cristobalite

Noun. (mineral) A mineral of volcanic rocks that solidified at a high temperature. Cristobalite is chemically identical to quartz, with the chemical formula Si O₂, but has a different crystal structure. Crystals are always microscopic, and usually form small rounded masses.

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