Saussurite
Translation of "saussurite" into Russian
saussurite
NounUK
/ˈsɔːsəraɪt/
US
/ˈsɔsəraɪt/
saussurite
saussurites pl
The geologist found a sample of saussurite in the rock formation.
Геолог нашел образец сауссурита в горной породе.
Definitions
saussurite
NounUK
/ˈsɔːsəraɪt/
US
/ˈsɔsəraɪt/
A mineral aggregate composed mainly of zoisite or epidote, often found in altered gabbro and other basic igneous rocks.
The geologist identified the rock sample as containing saussurite due to its characteristic greenish hue.
saussurite
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsɔːsəraɪt/
US
/ˈsɔsəraɪt/
Relating to, consisting of, or containing saussurite.
The saussurite layers revealed a history of intense metamorphism.