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.
Dolerite has a composition similar to basalt.
Diabase is sometimes considered synonymous with dolerite.