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cristobalite en · NOUN

Etymology

Named for the type locality at Cerro San Cristóbal, Mexico, + -ite.

Meanings

(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.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
cristobalites	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Relateds

silica group · silicate

Translations (2)

pl krystobalit (mineral) · fi kristobaliiitti (mineral)