CHIASTOLITE


Meaning of CHIASTOLITE in English

/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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .