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.
Better places to observe a Snowy Owl in Massachusetts are Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Plum Island and Newburyport, Crane Beach and Duxbury Beach and various undeveloped beaches on Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Snowy Owls hunt day or night.etter places to observe a Snowy Owl in Massachusetts are Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Plum Island and Newburyport, Crane Beach and Duxbury Beach and various undeveloped beaches on Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. Snowy Owls hunt day or night.