cristobalite

cristobalite
A mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature. Cristobalite is chemically identical to quartz, with the chemical formula SiO, but has a different crystal structure. Crystals are always microscopic, and usually form small rounded masses.

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  • cristobalite — cris·to·ba·lite (kris toґbə līt) a translucent crystalline form of silica used in casting investments because it has a high capacity for thermal expansion and is resistant to being broken down by heat …   Medical dictionary

  • cristobalite — [krɪ stəʊbəlʌɪt] noun a form of silica which is the main component of opal. Origin C19: named after Cerro San Cristóbal in Mexico, where it was discovered …   English new terms dictionary

  • cristobalite — cris·to·bal·ite …   English syllables

  • cristobalite — n. Mineral. a principal form of silica, occurring as opal. Etymology: G Cristobalit f. Cerro San Cristoacutebal in Mexico …   Useful english dictionary

  • 14464-46-1 — Cristobalite α Cristobalite Catégorie III : oxydes et hydroxydes Cristobalite dans des vacuoles d obsidienne Californie USA …   Wikipédia en Français

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