cristobalite

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Synonyms: crystobalite

Antonyms: crystobalite

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mineral}} A [[mineral]] of [[volcanic]] [[rock]]s that solidified at a high temperature. Cristobalite is chemically identical to [[quartz]], with the [[chemical formula]] [[silicon|Si]][[oxygen|O]]₂, but has a different [[crystal]] structure. Crystals are always microscopic, and usually form small rounded masses.

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