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Noun: microlite  'mI-krow,lIt
  1. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope
    - microlith
     
  2. A rare mineral of resinous lustre and high specific gravity; contains tantalum and calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute

Derived forms: microlites

Encyclopedia: Microlite

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