perlitic
/pərˈlɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling perlite, especially having a glassy, layered texture.
- The geologist identified the sample as perlitic due to its characteristic appearance.
- The rock had a perlitic texture, with small, rounded cracks from cooling.
- Perlitic structures are common in certain types of volcanic glass.
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