Spilite

Translation of "spilite" into Russian

spilite

Noun

/ˈspɪlaɪt/

spilite

spilites pl

спилит

Spilite is a type of volcanic rock.

Спилит - это тип вулканической породы.

Additional translations

спилитовый базальт

Definitions

spilite

Noun

/ˈspɪlaɪt/

A fine-grained, dark-colored volcanic rock that is a type of basalt, often containing plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene.

The geologist identified the rock sample as spilite due to its unique mineral composition.

A basaltic rock that has undergone sodium-rich alteration (spilitization), typically formed by submarine processes and composed chiefly of albite and chlorite.

Submarine eruptions of basalt often transform into spilite through chemical alteration by seawater.

spilite

Adjective

/ˈspɪlaɪt/

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of spilite.

The researcher examined the spilite layers within the ophiolite complex.

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