noun
- Plural of geode; rounded rock cavities lined with crystals or mineral deposits, typically quartz.
Usage: Commonly used in geology and mineralogy contexts; Often collected as decorative specimens
Examples
- The museum's mineral collection included several beautiful geodes from Brazil.
- She cracked open the geodes to reveal the sparkling crystals inside.
- Geodes are formed when mineral-rich water fills cavities in rocks over millions of years.
- The gift shop sold polished geodes in various sizes and colors.
- Collectors search for geodes in caves and along riverbeds.
- These geodes display purple amethyst crystals throughout their interiors.