gran·u·lite (gr n y -l t )n. A fine-grained metamorphic rock often banded in appearance and composed chiefly of feldspar, quartz, and garnet. gran u·litic (-l tk) adj. |
granulite [ˈgrænjʊˌlaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a granular foliated metamorphic rock in which the minerals form a mosaic of equal-sized granules
granulitic [ˌgrænjʊˈlɪtɪk] adj
| granulite (grny-lt) A fine-grained metamorphic rock consisting of similarly sized, interlocking minerals. Unlike most metamorphic rocks, granulites do not exhibit foliation or textural or mineralogical layering. |
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