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Definition of Fayalites
1. fayalite [n] - See also: fayalite
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fayalites
Literary usage of Fayalites
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report by Tasmania Dept. of Mines (1900)
"In the majority of •cases the fayalites exhibit crystaline outlines, the prismatic
... Under crossed nicols the fayalites exhibit the ordinary interference ..."
2. Microscopical Physiography of the Rock-making Minerals: An Aid to the by Harry Rosenbusch (1889)
"... and fayalites) the alteration, which also commences from the surface and from
cracks, leads to ferric oxide, which passes secondarily into hydrous oxide ..."
3. Proceedings by International Geographical Union (1878)
"A 1 embouchure de la Gironde, il existe un dépôt considérable de fayalites dont
on retrouve l'origine dans le plateau central. ..."