What's the difference between enstatite and enstatitic?
Enstatite
Definition:
(n.) A mineral of the pyroxene group, orthorhombic in crystallization; often fibrous and massive; color grayish white or greenish. It is a silicate of magnesia with some iron. Bronzite is a ferriferous variety.
Example Sentences:
(1) The altered composition allows the crystallization of enstatite.
(2) The crystallization of enstatite at the surface of Dicor glass during 'ceramization' is proved by electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction.
Enstatitic
Definition:
(a.) Relating to enstatite.
Example Sentences:
(1) The altered composition allows the crystallization of enstatite.
(2) The crystallization of enstatite at the surface of Dicor glass during 'ceramization' is proved by electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction.