doleritic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of intrusive igneous rock that is rich in feldspar and mafic minerals, such as pyroxene and olivine.

  - "The mountains in this region are composed mainly of doleritic rock."
  - "The geologist identified several intrusions of dolerite in the area."

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Variants

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dolerite , dolerites , doleritic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word dolerites, meaning 'granular or cubical stone'.

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Trivia

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1. Doleritic rock is also known as diabase or gabbro.

2. The Great Dyke in Zimbabwe is one of the largest exposures of doleritic rock in the world.

3. Doleritic rock was used extensively in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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1. Intrusive igneous rock: A type of igneous rock that forms from magma that cools and solidifies below the surface of the Earth.

2. Feldspar: A group of minerals that make up approximately 60% of the Earth's crust.

3. Mafic minerals: Minerals that have a high iron and magnesium content, such as pyroxene and olivine.

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Doleritic rock has been used extensively in construction due to its high density and strength. In literature, it has been used as a symbol of resilience and endurance.

How to Memorize "doleritic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, gray rock with large crystals of feldspar and smaller crystals of pyroxene and olivine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doleritic' with the image of a strong, enduring rock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'doleritic' as 'durable, large, enduring, rich in minerals'.

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