also: さぬかいと
sanukite
A rare, technical mineralogy term for a type of volcanic rock found in the Sanuki region. The katakana form サヌカイト is more common in modern usage.
See also: サヌカイト
Sanukite is a type of volcanic rock produced in Kagawa Prefecture.
Sanukite is also used as a material for percussion instruments.
Standard kanji spelling for this mineralogical term.
Common katakana spelling derived from the English loanword 'sanukite'. Often used in geological contexts.
From 讃岐 (Sanuki, an old province name corresponding to modern Kagawa Prefecture) + 岩 (rock). The English term 'sanukite' is a direct borrowing.