crys·tal·lite

(krĭs′tə-līt′)

Any of numerous minute rudimentary, crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rocks.

crys′tal·lit′ic (-lĭt′ĭk) adj.

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crystallite

(ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪt)

(Minerals) any of the minute rudimentary or imperfect crystals occurring in many glassy rocks

crystallitic adj

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crys•tal•lite

(ˈkrɪs tlˌaɪt)

n.

a minute body in glassy igneous rock, showing incipient crystallization.

[1795–1805]

crys`tal•lit′ic (-ˈɪt ɪk) adj.

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crystallite - any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock

crystallization, crystal - a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces

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