amphibolite

[ am-fib-uh-lahyt ]

noun

, Petrography.

1. a metamorphic rock composed mainly of amphibole and plagioclase.

amphibolite

/ æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a metamorphic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase

amphibolite

/ ăm-fĭb′ə-līt′ /

1. A metamorphic rock composed chiefly of amphibole and plagioclase and having little or no quartz.

Other Words From

• am·phib·o·lit·ic [am-fib-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amphibolite¹

First recorded in 1825–35; amphibole + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

On our tour, Dr. Harlow spied more history in another goliath rock, a slab of amphibolite from Gore Mountain in upstate New York.

From New York Times

Mr. Horenstein pointed out areas where the gneiss and the schist had deformed around the harder strata of amphibolite, as a viscous liquid might make its way slowly around a dam.

From New York Times

They will find a Something there, In a cavern where no sound is, In a room of milky marble Walled with black amphibolite Over-scored with faded words And stained with time!

From Project Gutenberg

The term is to some extent synonymous with “amphibolite” and “hornblende-schist.”

From Project Gutenberg

It may be termed hornblende rock, or amphibolite.

From Project Gutenberg