English Explanatory Dictionary

staurolite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dark brown nesosilicate mineral that has crystals that cross and intergrow.

Word forms

staurolite staurolites

Etymology

From stauro- + -lite, in reference to its frequent cruciform twinning.

Derived words

magnesiostaurolite staurolitic
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