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cristobalite

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.14 in modern English

Syllables
cristo-balite
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Named for the type locality at Cerro San Cristóbal, Mexico, + -ite.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

cristobalites (plural)

Phrases

silica group

Frequently Paired Words

silicate silica group

Questions

What does cristobalite mean?
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.
Where does cristobalite come from?
Named for the type locality at Cerro San Cristóbal, Mexico, + -ite.

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