Microlite

[maikrәulait]

Definition

(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.

Typed by Elroy

Definition

n. a mineral related to pyrochlore.—n. Mī′crolith a name suggested by Vogelsang in 1867 for the microscopic acicular components of rocks.—adj. Microlith′ic.

Typist: Wanda