lechatelierite
noun
le·cha·te·lier·ite
ləˌshätᵊlˈiˌrīt
plural -s
: a mineral SiO2 consisting of a vitreous or glassy silica formed naturally by the melting of quartz sand as a result of lightning or occasionally the heat of impact of meteorites
Word History
Etymology
French lechateliérite, from Henry-Louis Le Châtelier †1936 French chemist + English -ite