chiastolite

chiastolite
/kuy as"tl uyt'/, n.
a variety of the mineral andalusite having cruciform carbonaceous inclusions.
[1795-1805; alter. of chiastolith (see -LITE), equiv. to Gk chiastó(s) set crosswise (see CHIASMA) + -LITH]

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      a variety of the mineral andalusite (q.v.).

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