spherulite

See also: sphérulite

English

Etymology

spherule +‎ -ite

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) /sfɪəruːlait/, /sfI@/
(US) sfîr, /sfɪrjuːlait/, /sfIrulait/

Noun

spherulite (plural spherulites)

a minute spherical crystalline body having a radiated structure, observed in some vitreous volcanic rocks, as obsidian and pearlstone.

Derived terms

spherulitic
spherulitized

Translations

Translations

French: sphérulite (fr) f

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