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Ophitic texture

A variety of poikilitic texture in which plagioclase laths are enclosed in pyroxene, olivine or other minerals.

What it means

Large crystals (for example augite) enclose smaller, earlier plagioclase laths.

Where to look for it

Very characteristic of many diabases (dolerites)

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Sources

Wikipedia: Ophitic texture