Definition of australite in English:
australite
noun ˈɒstrəlʌɪtˈôstrəˌlīt
Geology A tektite from the strewn field in Australia.
Example sentencesExamples
- In regard to the Australites, it is clear from cross sectional analysis that they are a remelted object.
- This Australite tektite is an example of rare tektites which have flanges around their margins.
- Many thousands of Australites have been washed into shallow lakes or depressions and are now found on claypans, and shallow drainage depressions.
- The flanged Australites are the most fascinating of the tektites and their surface features are the best understood.
- Charles Darwin made the first scientific study of tektites (Australites) during his famous five year voyage on HMS Beagle.
- The whole tektite subject has been problematic for generations, and the Australites nicely capture and expand this theme.