granulite
/ˈɡrænjəˌlaɪt/
noun
- A type of metamorphic rock with a granular texture, formed under high temperature and pressure.
- Granulite is often found in mountain ranges where ancient rocks were deeply buried.
- The countertop was made of polished granulite, showing its fine grain.
- Geologists study granulite to understand the conditions deep inside the Earth's crust.