In geology, a megacryst is a crystal or grain that is considerably larger than the encircling matrix. They are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. [1] Megacrysts can be further classified based on the nature of their origin, either as: [2]
In geology, a megacryst is a crystal or grain that is considerably larger than the encircling matrix. They are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. [1] Megacrysts can be further classified based on the nature of their origin, either as: [2]