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.
1 Snowy owls live farther north than any other kind of owl in North America! 2  Fine Feathers! 3  A dense coat of feathers keeps a snowy owl warm during frigid winters. 4  Even the owlâs toes and claws are thickly feathered! 5  Early Risers. 6  Most owls sleep during the day and are active at night.
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.