stishovite

noun
stish·​ov·​ite | \ ˈstishəˌvīt\
plural -s

Definition of stishovite

: a dense tetragonal mineral SiO2 consisting of silicon dioxide that is a polymorph of quartz and that is formed under great pressure

History and Etymology for stishovite

Sergeĭ M. Stishov, 20th century Russian mineralogist + English -ite

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