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Chiastolite — Chi*as to*lite (k[ i]*[a^]s t[ o]*l[imac]t), n. [Gr. chiasto s marked with a [chi] + lite. See {Chiasm}. So called from the resemblance of the cross cuts of its crystals to the Greek letter [chi].] (Min.) A variety of andalusite; called also… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chiastolite — The mineral chiastolite is a variety of andalusite with the chemical composition Al2SiO5. It is noted for distinctive cross shaped black inclusions of graphite. In areas around Georgetown, California, metamorphosed sediments contained andalusite… … Wikipedia
chiastolite — noun An aluminosilicate mineral having carbon inclusions, a variety of andalusite. Syn: macle … Wiktionary
chiastolite — [kʌɪ astəlʌɪt, kɪ ] noun a variety of the mineral andalusite containing dark carbonaceous inclusions giving a cross shaped appearance. Origin C19: from Gk khiastos arranged crosswise + lite … English new terms dictionary
chiastolite — chi·as·to·lite … English syllables
chiastolite — /kaɪˈæstəlaɪt/ (say kuy astuhluyt) noun a variety of andalusite, a section of which often exhibits the form of a cross. {variant of chiastolith; see chiasma, lith} …
chiastolite — kīˈastəˌlīt noun ( s) Etymology: German chiastolith, from chiasto + lith lite : a mineral consisting of a variety of andalusite whose crystals have a tessellated appearance in cross section due to the arrangement of impurities called also macle … Useful english dictionary
macle — Chiastolite Chi*as to*lite (k[ i]*[a^]s t[ o]*l[imac]t), n. [Gr. chiasto s marked with a [chi] + lite. See {Chiasm}. So called from the resemblance of the cross cuts of its crystals to the Greek letter [chi].] (Min.) A variety of andalusite;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
12183-80-1 — Andalousite Andalousite Catégorie IX : silicates Andalousite Tyrol Autriche (7,4x6,2cm) … Wikipédia en Français
Andalusite — Andalousite Andalousite Catégorie IX : silicates Andalousite Tyrol Autriche (7,4x6,2cm) … Wikipédia en Français
