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chiastolite
[ kahy-as-tl-ahyt ]
noun
- a variety of the mineral andalusite having cruciform carbonaceous inclusions.
chiastolite
/ kaɪˈæstəˌlaɪt /
noun
- a variety of andalusite containing carbon impurities Also calledmacle
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chiastolite1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chiastolite1
C19: from German Chiastolith, from Greek khiastos crossed, marked with a chi + lithos stone
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Example Sentences
The rocks consist of a clay-slate, with crystals resembling chiastolite and crystals of sulphide of iron interspersed.
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