andalusite
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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