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tridymite
A monoclinic and triclinic mineral, 4(SiO2) ; pseudohexagonal; polymorphous with coesite, cristobalite, quartz, and stishovite; colorless to white; in felsic volcanics and refractories. Also spelled tridimite.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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