chiastolite

/kaɪˈæstəˌlaɪt/ /kiˈæstəˌlaɪt/

Meanings

noun

An aluminosilicate mineral having carbon inclusions, a variety of andalusite.

Examples :

"The geology student showed us a piece of chiastolite; within the brown mineral, a distinct cross shape was visible due to carbon inclusions. "

Related Words

showed verb

/ˈʃoʊd/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

geology noun

/dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/

The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

"My son is studying geology in school; he's fascinated by the Earth's rock formations. "

variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

carbon noun

/ˈkɑɹbən/

The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.

"The pencil's lead is made of carbon. "

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

visible adjective

/ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/

Able to be seen.

"When the sun rises, the world becomes visible."

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

inclusions noun

/ɪnˈkluʒənz/ /ɪŋˈkluʒənz/

An addition or annex to a group, set, or total.

"The poem was a new inclusion in the textbook."

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

andalusite noun

/ˌændəˈluːsaɪt/ /ˌændəˈluːzaɪt/

An aluminium nesosilicate mineral, Al2SiO5.

"The geology student identified the reddish-brown crystal as andalusite, based on its chemical composition of aluminium silicate. "

mineral noun

/ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The geologist found a beautiful mineral specimen in the rock collection. "

aluminosilicate noun

/ˌæləˌmɪnəsɪˈlɪkeɪt/ /ˌæljʊˌmɪnəsɪˈlɪkeɪt/

Any of many silicate minerals, such as feldspar and zeolite, in which a proportion of the Si4+ ions are replaced by Al3+, the excess negative charge being balanced by extra sodium, potassium or calcium ions.

"The geologist explained that granite is a common rock containing several minerals, including aluminosilicate materials like feldspar. "