stishovite

Meanings

Plural: stishovites

Noun

A fine-grained mineral, of SiO₂, that is a polymorphic form of quartz formed under very high pressure.

Origin / Etymology

Named after Russian physicist Sergey Stishov + -ite.

Synonyms

stipoverite

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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