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granulite Definition

granu·lite (gran′yə līt′)

noun

a metamorphic rock consisting of uniformly sized, interlocked mineral grains in which coarse and finer bands may alternate

Etymology: granule + -ite

granulite Related Forms
gran′u·lit′ic (--lit′ik) adjective
granulite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • facies: Partial melting and the formation of granulite facies assemblages in Namaqualand, South Africa.
  • terrain: The melting process can be studied in situ in various rock types in well preserved granulite terrains.
  • assemblage: Partial melting and the formation of granulite facies assemblages in Namaqualand, South Africa.
  • transition: For example, at the granulite transition, small mobilizates appear to have nucleated on pre-existing matrix garnets.