Thesaurus: microlite
A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
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- n. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
- n. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
- 1. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute. 2. (Min.) A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
- A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals orrocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
- n. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute. n. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.