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stauroliteSilicate mineral produced by regional metamorphism in rocks such as mica schists, slates, and gneisses, where it is generally associated with other minerals. Staurolite is a brittle, hard mineral that has a dull lustre. Its crystals are usually dark brown and are often twinned in cruciform patterns (known as fairy crosses) that can be made into ornaments. Staurolite occurs especially in Canada, Brazil, France, Switzerland, and the U.S. (North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia). staurolite [′stȯr·ə‚līt] (mineralogy) FeAl4(SiO4)2(OH)2A reddish-brown to black neosilicate mineral that crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, has resinous to vitreous luster, hardness is 7-7.5 on Mohs scale, and specific gravity is 3.7. Also known as cross-stone; fairy stone; grenatite; staurotide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She watched as I began to file the clay and dirt away from a staurolitic crystal, which would have been cross-shaped had not it been missing one arm. |
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