tridymite
A rare mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature, with the…A rare mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature, with the chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. Tridymite is chemically identical to quartz, but has a different crystal structure. Sometimes contains sodium aluminum silicate, which seems to be expelled when quartz solidifies at lower temperatures.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A rare mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature, with the chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. Tridymite is chemically identical to quartz, but has a different crystal structure. Sometimes contains sodium aluminum silicate, which seems to be expelled when quartz solidifies at lower temperatures.
Tridymit
тридими́тtridimít
- a mineral form of silica
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Origin
The name refers to the peculiar habit of crystallizing in groups of three individuals.The name refers to the peculiar habit of crystallizing in groups of three individuals.
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Forms
plural: tridymites| Singular | tridymite |
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