Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock fracture or joint, specifically a large-scale fracture that can affect the entire rock mass.

“The researchers studied the diaclasite in the granite formation to understand the geological processes that caused it.”

2. noun

A type of joint or fracture in rocks, often characterized by a large-scale break in the rock’s structure.

“The diaclasite in the limestone outcropping provided a valuable clue to the area’s geological history.”