spathic

spath·ic

(spăth′ĭk)

adj.

Having good cleavage. Used of minerals.

[German Spah, Spath, spar (from Middle High German spāt) + -ic.]

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spathic

(ˈspæθɪk) or

spathose

adj

(Minerals) (of minerals) resembling spar, esp in having good cleavage

[C18: from German Spat, Spath spar³; related to Old High German spān chip; see spoon]

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