Lutecite

Translation of "lutecite" into Russian

Noun

lutecite

lutecites pl

лютецит

Lutecite is a rare mineral found in certain geological formations.

Лютецит — это редкий минерал, встречающийся в некоторых геологических образованиях.

Noun

A rare fibrous variety of opaline chalcedony (silica) formed by the replacement of siliceous sponge skeletal material.

Thin layers of lutecite lined the fossilized sponge, preserving its original structure.

Adjective

Relating to or consisting of the mineral lutecite.

The lutecite bands displayed a distinct milky translucence under the microscope.