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amphibolite

/æmˈfɪb.ə.laɪt/

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noun

/æmˈfɪb.ə.laɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruМетаморфическая горная порода, состоящая в основном из минералов амфибола и плагиоклаза.

A metamorphic rock primarily composed of amphibole and plagioclase minerals.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A metamorphic rock composed mainly of amphibole (such as hornblende) and plagioclase feldspar, often formed under moderate to high pressure and temperature conditions.

    ruМетаморфическая порода

    • The geologist identified the sample as amphibolite due to its dark mineral composition.
    • Amphibolite is commonly found in ancient mountain belts.
    • The quarry exposed a large vein of amphibolite used for road construction.
Forms
  • amphibolites plural form
  • amphibolites' possessive plural form
  • amphibolite's possessive singular form