Definition of Microlite
1. n. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
Medical Definition of Microlite
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1. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
2. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
Origin: Micro-.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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