Meaning Of The Word Andalusite

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andalusite in American English
a very hard, orthorhombic silicate of aluminum, Al2SiO5, usually found in schist, slate, or other metamorphic rocks and used to make various high-temperature materials and as a gem
noun: an orthorhombic form of aluminum silicate, Al2SiO5, found in schistose rocks

andalusite in British English
noun: a grey, pink, or brown hard mineral consisting of aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is used as a refractory and as a gemstone. Formula: Al2SiO5

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