Crystal Sizes
Phaneritic (most xls are large)
Aphanitic (xls are small)
Pegmetitic (xls are very big) (>2.5 cm)
Distribution of Sizes
“Equi”granular: crystals are all about the same size
Inequigranular: crystals are not the same size
Crystal Shapes
Euhedral: well shaped crystals
Subhedral: middle
Anhedral: poorly shaped crystals
Rock Shapes
Panidiomorphic: most crystals are euhedral
Hypidiomorphic: most crystals are subhedral
Alliotriomorphic: most crystals are anhedral