Definition of Cristobalite

1. Noun. A white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks.

Generic synonyms: Mineral
Terms within: Silica, Silicon Dioxide, Silicon Oxide

Definition of Cristobalite

1. Noun. (mineral) 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. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cristobalite

crista tuberculi majoris
crista tuberculi minoris
crista urethralis
crista urethralis femininae
crista vestibuli
cristae
cristae cutis
cristae matricis unguis
cristae of mitochondria
cristae sacrales intermediae
cristae sacrales laterales
cristal
cristate
cristated
cristobalite (current term)
cristobalites
cristoballite
crit
criteria
criterial
criterion
criterion-related validity
criterion of verifiability
criterion of verification
criterional
criterionless
criterions
criterior
criterium

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