granulite (Meaning)
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granulite (n.)
A whitish, granular rock, consisting of feldspar and quartz intimately mixed; -- sometimes called whitestone, and leptynite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of granulite
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granulite Sentence Examples
- The granulite facies metamorphism reached temperatures of 700-900°C.
- Geologists discovered a rare granulite xenolith within the kimberlite pipe.
- Charnockites are a type of granulite that is typically formed during high-grade metamorphism.
- The granulite belt in Antarctica is a valuable resource for studying the Earth's early history.
- The high pressure and temperature conditions during granulite formation result in the development of unique mineral assemblages.
- Granulites are often used as probes to understand the deep crustal processes that occur beneath the Earth's surface.
- The isotopic composition of granulite rocks can provide insights into the age and origin of the crust.
- The granulite-amphibolite transition zone is a key boundary in the Earth's crust.
- Granulite terrains are often associated with areas of tectonic activity and continental collision.
- The granulite facies is characterized by the presence of garnet, orthopyroxene, and plagioclase.
FAQs About the word granulite
A whitish, granular rock, consisting of feldspar and quartz intimately mixed; -- sometimes called whitestone, and leptynite.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The granulite facies metamorphism reached temperatures of 700-900°C.
Geologists discovered a rare granulite xenolith within the kimberlite pipe.
Charnockites are a type of granulite that is typically formed during high-grade metamorphism.
The granulite belt in Antarctica is a valuable resource for studying the Earth's early history.
