Coesites

/ˈkoʊsaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of coesite; multiple specimens or deposits of this rare, high-pressure form of silicon dioxide.

Etymology

Plural form of coesite (named after Loring Coes Jr.), following English pluralization with -s. The plural retains the mineral-naming convention.

Kelly Says

Finding coesites in ancient rocks tells scientists something amazing: that spot was hit by a meteor billions of years ago, preserved like a time capsule from cosmic violence.

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