Encrinite

/ˈɛŋkrɪnaɪt/

Translation of "encrinite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɛŋkrɪnaɪt/

encrinite

encrinites pl

энкринит

The museum has a rare encrinite fossil on display.

В музее выставлен редкий ископаемый энкринит.

Noun

/ˈɛŋkrɪnaɪt/

A fossilized crinoid, a type of marine animal related to starfish and sea urchins, often found in limestone.

The geologist discovered an encrinite embedded in the rock formation, indicating the area was once underwater.

A limestone chiefly composed of the fossilised remains of crinoids.

Blocks of pale encrinite were quarried for the façade of the church.

Adjective

/ˈɛŋkrɪnaɪt/

Consisting of or relating to encrinite (limestone made largely of crinoid fragments).

The pillars are built of an encrinite stone full of fossil stems.