Xenoblastic refers to metamorphic mineral with poorly formed crystal faces (equivalent to anhedral). Foliation is a general term for pervasive planar structures. Typically the result of fine-scale compositional layering and alignment of minerals.
Habitat and range. Snowy owls live on arctic tundra, open grasslands and fields, and even on frozen stretches of water. When they migrate into northern Minnesota they are sometimes seen hunting for food in railroad yards and other city areas. They usually perch on the ground or on buildings or utility poles.
Where Do Snowy Owls Live in the World. Snowy Owls Distribution. If you get a chance of visiting High Arctic and North Pole and probably if you are lucky enough, you may certainly come across some of the snowy owls flying across the tundra in far north of Europe, Greenland, Asia, Canada, and Alaska.