Granophyre

Translation of "granophyre" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɡrænəfaɪə/

/ˈɡrænəfaɪr/

granophyre

granophyres pl

гранофи́р

The geologist discovered a granophyre in the rock formation.

Геолог обнаружил гранофи́р в горной породе.

Noun

/ˈɡrænəfaɪə/

/ˈɡrænəfaɪr/

A type of igneous rock that is characterized by a fine-grained groundmass with intergrown quartz and feldspar crystals.

The geologist examined the granophyre to understand the volcanic activity in the region.

Adjective

/ˈɡrænəfaɪə/

/ˈɡrænəfaɪr/

Relating to, composed of, or resembling granophyre.

The core samples revealed granophyre layers alternating with basalt.