Reticulite
A rock subtype
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About Reticulite
An extremely vesiculated variety of pumice consisting of a broken network of glass threads which join a series of points forming a polyhedral space lattice. It is formed from pumice by the collapse of the walls of adjacent vesicles and the retraction of the liquid into threads which form the perimeters of the former polygonal faces. The threads are usually of triangular cross section, indicating chilling, before rounding could take place. Such rock has generally been known by Dana's name, thread-lace scoria.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48577
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48577:5
Classification of Reticulite
Mineralogy of Reticulite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Glass | A non-crystalline, amorphous, relatively homogeneous solid material with a random liquid-like structure generally ... |
Internet Links for Reticulite
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References for Reticulite
Reference List:
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA