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.

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