diallage

/ˈdaɪəlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of olivine-rich igneous rock, often found in meteorites, that exhibits a fine-grained texture.

“The geologist studied the unique properties of the diallage found in the meteorite’s core.”

Synonyms

  • igneous rock
  • olivine rock

Antonyms

  • metamorphic rock
  • sedimentary rock