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lechatelierite
Lechatelierite (noun) means a glass, occurring naturally or made artificially, produced when silica sand or sandstone is melted suddenly by intense heat, for example from a lightning strike, an impact event, or a nuclear explosion, and then cools quickly.
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A glass, occurring naturally or made artificially, produced when silica sand or sandstone is melted suddenly by intense heat, for example from a lightning strike, an impact event, or a nuclear explosion, and then cools quickly.
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Etymology
Named after Henry Louis Le Chatelier, the French chemist.
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What is the meaning of lechatelierite?
"lechatelierite" (noun) means a glass, occurring naturally or made artificially, produced when silica sand or sandstone is melted suddenly by intense heat, for example from a lightning strike, an impact event, or a nuclear explosion, and then cools quickly.
What is another word for lechatelierite?
Other words for "lechatelierite" include quartz, crystal.
