CHIASTOLITE
\t͡ʃˈa͡ɪəstˌɒla͡ɪt], \tʃˈaɪəstˌɒlaɪt], \tʃ_ˈaɪ_ə_s_t_ˌɒ_l_aɪ_t]\
Definitions of CHIASTOLITE
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A variety of andalusite; - called also macle. The tessellated appearance of a cross section is due to the symmetrical arrangement of impurities in the crystal.
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A variety of andalusite; - called also macle. The tessellated appearance of a cross section is due to the symmetrical arrangement of impurities in the crystal.
By Noah Webster.
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