chiastolite
[ kahy-as-tl-ahyt ]
noun
a variety of the mineral andalusite having cruciform carbonaceous inclusions.
Origin of chiastolite
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The rocks consist of a clay-slate, with crystals resembling chiastolite and crystals of sulphide of iron interspersed.
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British Dictionary definitions for chiastolite
chiastolite
/ (kaɪˈæstəˌlaɪt) /
noun
a variety of andalusite containing carbon impurities: Also called: macle
Origin of chiastolite
1C19: from German Chiastolith, from Greek khiastos crossed, marked with a chi + lithos stone
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