Wednesday, June 30, 2010

ABC Wednesday -- X is for Xenolith

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To quote Wikipedia, "A xenolith (Greek: 'foreign rock') is a rock fragment which becomes enveloped in a larger rock during the latter's development and hardening."

I found this example at our local rock and brick store.

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4 comments:

  1. Roger Owen GreenJune 30, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    xcellent word!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  2. CherylJune 30, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Wow! It took me awhile to track you down. I love your xenolith all to pieces.

    Thanks for dropping by to visit. The biggest reason I chose this word too is because I'm a rock hound from way back when I was a little kid. I have more xenoliths and other oddities that any one human should be allowed!

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  3. Tumblewords:June 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Great photo. I like the 'rock and brick store' phrase.

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  4. JayJune 30, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Ooh, I do like rocks! Most excellent!

    On behalf of the team, thanks for taking part in ABC Wednesday this week! :)

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