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hornfels

/ˈhɔːrn.fɛlz/

翻译: 角岩是一种细粒变质岩,由富含粘土的岩石(如页岩)受热变质而成。

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noun

/ˈhɔːrn.fɛlz/C1formalscientific
  • zh角岩是一种细粒变质岩,由富含粘土的岩石(如页岩)受热变质而成。

A fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay-rich rocks, such as shales.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A fine-grained, hard metamorphic rock formed by contact metamorphism of clay-rich rocks, such as shale, by intense heat from nearby magma.

    zh角岩

    • The geologist identified the dark, dense rock as hornfels.
    • Hornfels is often found in the contact zone around granite intrusions.
    • The quarry exposed a layer of hornfels with a characteristic splintery fracture.
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