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Noun: granulite  'gran-yû,lIt
  1. A metamorphic rock with a granular texture, typically composed of feldspar, quartz, and other minerals
    "Granulite formations are often found in areas of high-grade metamorphism"

Derived forms: granulites

Encyclopedia: Granulite