English dictionary
chiastolite
/k/aI/'/&/s,t/-/l/aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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A variety of andalusite; -- called also <i>macle</i>. The tessellated appearance of a cross section is due to the symmetrical arrangement of impurities in the crystal.
Source: webster1913