Maskelynite

Translation of "maskelynite" into Russian

Noun

maskelynite

maskelynites pl

Maskelynite is a glassy material found in some meteorites.

Маскелинит - это стекловидный материал, найденный в некоторых метеоритах.

Noun

A type of glassy material formed by the rapid cooling of plagioclase feldspar, typically found in meteorites and impact craters.

The geologist identified maskelynite in the meteorite sample, indicating it had undergone a high-pressure impact event.

Adjective

Attributive form of the noun maskelynite; pertaining to or consisting of maskelynite.

The team analyzed a maskelynite sample taken from the impact site.