stishovite
nounEtymology Named after Russian physicist Sergey Stishov + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Usually A fine-grained mineral, of SiO₂, that is a polymorphic form of quartz formed under very high pressure.
- Synonyms
- stipoverite
- Related terms
- silica, quartz, silicon dioxide