desert varnish in English
noun
1
a dark, hard film of oxides formed on exposed rock surfaces in arid regions.
Many rocks in arid areas sport desert varnish , a dark, shiny coating rich in iron oxides and manganese oxide.
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1. Desert varnish is composed of clay minerals plus manganese and iron oxides, which are produced through microbial activity.