cristobalite
cristobalite · cristobalites
A mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperatureA mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature. Cristobalite is chemically identical to quartz, with the chemical formula SiO₂, but has a different crystal structure. Crystals are always microscopic, and usually form small rounded masses.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature. Cristobalite is chemically identical to quartz, with the chemical formula SiO₂, but has a different crystal structure. Crystals are always microscopic, and usually form small rounded masses.
More definitions
- a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Named for the type locality at Cerro San Cristóbal, Mexico, + -ite.Named for the type locality at Cerro San Cristóbal, Mexico, + -ite.
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Forms
plural: cristobalites| Singular | cristobalite |
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