tridymite

[ˈtrɪdɪmʌɪt]

tridymite Definition

  • 1a mineral form of silica that occurs in volcanic rocks and some metamorphic rocks
  • 2a high-temperature polymorph of silica

Using tridymite: Examples

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  • Example

    Tridymite is commonly found in volcanic rocks.

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    The presence of tridymite in a rock indicates that it was formed at a high temperature.

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Summary: tridymite in Brief

Tridymite [ˈtrɪdɪmʌɪt] is a mineral form of silica that occurs in volcanic and some metamorphic rocks. It is also a high-temperature polymorph of silica. Its presence in a rock indicates that it was formed at a high temperature.