noun
- Plural of druse; clusters of small crystals that form on the surface of a rock or mineral.
Usage: geology; mineralogy
Examples
- The geologist examined the druses of quartz crystals lining the cave walls.
- Amethyst druses are popular among collectors for their purple sparkle.
- The rock specimen displayed beautiful druses of calcite across its surface.
- Druses form when mineral-rich water slowly evaporates in cavities.
- The museum's mineral exhibit featured several impressive druses from around the world.