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Definition of Macle

1. n. Chiastolite; -- so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross section. See Chiastolite.

Definition of Macle

1. a spot or discoloration in a mineral [n -S] : MACLED [adj]

Medical Definition of Macle

1. Chiastolite; so called from the tessellated appearance of a cross-section. See Chiastolite. A crystal having a similar tessellated appearance. A twin crystal. Origin: L. Macula a spot: cf. F. Macle. Cf. Mackle, Mascle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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