granulite


gran·u·lite

noun \ˈgran-yə-ˌlīt\

Definition of GRANULITE

: a granular metamorphic rock consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz
gran·u·lit·ic \ˌgran-yə-ˈli-tik\ adjective

First Known Use of GRANULITE

1849

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