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andalusite Definition

an·da·lu·site (an′də lo̵̅o̅′sīt′)

noun

a very hard, orthorhombic silicate of aluminum, AlSiO, usually found in schist, slate, or other metamorphic rocks and used to make various high-temperature materials and as a gem

Etymology: after Andalusia, where it was discovered

andalusite Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • rare: Rare andalusite is present and energite has been observed.

Converse of subject

  • envelop: Staurolite is partly enveloped by large andalusite, which could have nucleated at similar time to staurolite.

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