CRISTOBALITE
cristobalite
(noun) a white mineral consisting of silica; found in volcanic rocks
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cristobalite (countable and uncountable, plural cristobalites)
(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.
Source: Wiktionary
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