dolerite

/ˈdɒləraɪt, -ˌlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of igneous rock that is dark in color and has a distinctive texture, consisting of a mixture of minerals, typically plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene.

“The geologists were studying a sample of dolerite that was extracted from the volcanic rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • basalt
  • gabbro

Antonyms

  • igneous rock
  • sedimentary rock