Chiastolite
[kahy-as-tl-ahyt] /kaɪˈæs tlˌaɪt/
noun
1.
a variety of the mineral andalusite having cruciform carbonaceous inclusions.
/kaɪˈæstəˌlaɪt/
noun
1.
a variety of andalusite containing carbon impurities Also called macle
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