cristobalite

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Definition of cristobalite in English Turkish dictionary

kristobalit

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Definition of cristobalite in English English dictionary

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

a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks

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

Hyphenation

cris·to·bal·ite

Etymology

() Named for the type locality at Cerro San Cristóbal, Mexico.