Ophicalcite

Translation of "ophicalcite" into Russian

Noun

/ˌɒfɪkəlˈsaɪt/

/ˌɑfɪkəlˈsaɪt/

ophicalcite

ophicalcites pl

офикальцит

The museum had a rare specimen of ophicalcite on display.

В музее была выставлена редкая экспозиция офикальцита.

Noun

/ˌɒfɪkəlˈsaɪt/

/ˌɑfɪkəlˈsaɪt/

A brecciated rock composed mainly of serpentinite fragments cemented by calcite, typically formed by hydrothermal alteration of ultramafic rocks.

Thin layers of ophicalcite mark ancient fracture zones within the ophiolite sequence.

Adjective

/ˌɒfɪkəlˈsaɪt/

/ˌɑfɪkəlˈsaɪt/

Relating to, consisting of, or resembling ophicalcite.

Ophicalcite breccias are common along the detachment surface.