diatomous

not-comparable

(mineralogy) Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; said of crystals.

Japanese Meaning

鉱物学において、結晶が単一かつ明確な斜め方向の解理（割れやすい面）を示すこと

The diatomous crystal split cleanly along its diagonal plane, revealing a smooth, reflective face.

その結晶は斜め方向に一つの明確な劈開を持っており、その面に沿ってきれいに割れると滑らかで光沢のある面が現れた。

Sense（1）

(mineralogy) Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; said of crystals.