Monolithologic

adjectiveStandard termMining

Describing a geological unit or sediment deposit consisting entirely of a single type of rock.

Describing a geological formation, breccia, or gravel deposit that is composed of only one rock type. This uniformity indicates a localized source area where the material was not mixed with other sediments during transport or deposition.

Heard on the job

The fault zone is filled with a monolithologic breccia made entirely of shattered limestone.

Also heard as

  • monomictic