Lepidomelane
Translation of "lepidomelane" into Russian
lepidomelane
NounUK
/ˌlɛpɪdəʊˈmɛleɪn/
US
/ˌlɛpɪdəˈmɛleɪn/
lepidomelane
lepidomelanes pl
Lepidomelane is a type of mica found in granite.
Лепидомелан - это вид слюды, который встречается в граните.
Definitions
lepidomelane
NounUK
/ˌlɛpɪdəʊˈmɛleɪn/
US
/ˌlɛpɪdəˈmɛleɪn/
A black, iron-rich variety of the mineral biotite, which is a member of the mica group.
The geologist identified the dark mineral in the rock sample as lepidomelane.
lepidomelane
AdjectiveUK
/ˌlɛpɪdəʊˈmɛleɪn/
US
/ˌlɛpɪdəˈmɛleɪn/
Of, relating to, or containing the mineral lepidomelane.
The rock shows lepidomelane streaks under the microscope.