Definition of Chiastolite. Meaning of Chiastolite. Synonyms of Chiastolite

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Definition of Chiastolite

Chiastolite
Chiastolite Chi*as"to*lite (k[-i]*[a^]s"t[-o]*l[imac]t), n. [Gr. chiasto`s marked with a [chi] + -lite. See Chiasm. So called from the resemblance of the cross cuts of its crystals to the Greek letter [chi].] (Min.) 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.

Meaning of Chiastolite from wikipedia

- Chiastolite (/kaɪˈæstəˌlaɪt/ ky-****-tə-lyte) is a variety of the mineral andalusite with the chemical composition Al2SiO5. It is noted for its distinctive...
- Agrellite Algodonite Alunite Amblygonite Analcime Anatase Andalusite Chiastolite Andesine Anglesite Anhydrite Annabergite Anorthite Antigorite Bowenite...
- minerals. It has been reported as forming alteration pseudomorphs of chiastolite along with muscovite and paragonite. The margarite in this occurrence...
- minerals. Others include trapiche ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, quartz, and chiastolite. The name comes from the Spanish term trapiche, a sugar mill, because...
- producing the host rock. Kyanite Andalusite Sillimanite The variety chiastolite commonly contains dark inclusions of carbon or clay which form a cruciform...
- crystallography. It is a crystalline form, twin-crystal or double crystal (such as chiastolite). It is crystallographic twin according to the spinel twin law and is...
- spinel) Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline variety of quartz and moganite) Chiastolite (variety of andalusite) Chlorastrolite (variety of pumpellyite-(Mg))...
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- cross-shaped dark enclosures of the matrix that are characteristic of chiastolite. Sillimanite usually forms exceedingly minute needles embedded in quartz...
- flaser gabbro and amphibolite; the slates often contain andalusite or chiastolite, and show transitions to mica schists. At one time these rocks were regarded...