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Webster 1913 Edition


Macle

Ma′cle

,
Noun.
[L.
macula
a spot: cf. F.
macle
. Cf.
Mackle
,
Mascle
.]
(Min.)
(a)
Chiastolite; – so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See
Chiastolite
.
(b)
A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance.
(c)
A twin crystal.

Webster 1828 Edition


Macle

MAC'LE

,
Noun.
A name given to chiastolite or hollow spar.