Translation guide
A type of dark igneous rock, also known as diabase. In Japanese, it is referred to using specific geological terms.
Referring to the rock type dolerite/diabase in a scientific or technical context.
The most common direct loanword for dolerite, used in geological contexts.
Many dolerite dikes can be seen in this area.
The traditional Japanese term for dolerite/diabase, literally 'shining green rock'. Used in older or formal geological literature.
Loanword from 'diabase', sometimes used interchangeably with dolerite, but less common in Japanese.
Diabase is sometimes considered synonymous with dolerite.
Dolerite has a composition similar to basalt.