MICROLITE

Etymology

Noun

microlite (plural microlites)

(mineral) A basic fluoride of sodium, calcium, tantalum and niobium that is isomorphous with pyrochlore

(archaeology) A microlith

Anagrams

• microtile

Source: Wiktionary


Mi"cro*lite, n. Etym: [Micro- + -lite.] (Min.)

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. (Min.)

Definition: A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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