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Definition of Chiastolite
1. n. 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.
Definition of Chiastolite
1. Noun. (minerology) An aluminosilicate mineral having carbon inclusions, a variety of andalusite. ¹
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