macle Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ma"cle noun

Etymology

L. macula a spot: cf. F. macle. Cf. Mackle, Mascle.

Definitions

1. (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.