Meaning Of The Word Granulite

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What's The Definition Of Granulite?

granulite in American English
a metamorphic rock consisting of uniformly sized, interlocked mineral grains in which coarse and finer bands may alternate
noun: a metamorphic rock composed of granular minerals of uniform size, as quartz, feldspar, or pyroxene, and showing a definite banding

granulite in British English
noun: a granular foliated metamorphic rock in which the minerals form a mosaic of equal-sized granules

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