staurolite

/stɔːˈroʊlaɪt, stɔːˈruːlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral consisting of iron, aluminum, and silicon in combination with water, occurring in metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist studied the unique properties of staurolite in the sample under her microscope.”

Synonyms

  • twin crystal
  • twinned crystal

Antonyms

  • monocrystal