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What is the adjective for conchoidally?

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conchoidal
  1. (mathematics) Of or pertaining to a conchoid; that may be defined as a conchoid.
  2. (mineralogy, of a fracture) Irregular, with planar, concentric curves, similar to those on a mussel shell.
  3. (mineralogy, of a mineral) That fractures with planar concentric curves (e.g., as flint, chert or obsidian).
  4. Examples:
    1. “The conchoidal fracture exhibited by chert and obsidian allows them to be shaped into sharp points and edges.”
      “It commonly occurs as anhedral crystals, some displaying conchoidal fracture, and is usually about 1-3 mm in size.”
      “When of good quality it is too hard to be scratched by the nail, has a conchoidal fracture, and a sp.”
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