Cristobalite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cristobalite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) 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.
Meaning
(mineralogy) 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.
Word Forms
- cristobalites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crystobalite, cristoballite, tridymite, coesite, cyolite, phenocryst.
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