Monzonite


[mon-zuh-nahyt] /ˈmɒn zəˌnaɪt/

noun
1.
any of a group of granular igneous rocks having approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase feldspar, intermediate in composition between syenite and diorite.
/ˈmɒnzəˌnaɪt/
noun
1.
a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of equal amounts of plagioclase and orthoclase feldspar, with ferromagnesian minerals
monzonite
(mŏn-zō’nīt’, mŏn’zə-nīt’)
An igneous rock composed chiefly of plagioclase and orthoclase, with small amounts of amphibole, pyroxene, and biotite. Monzonite contains little or no quartz.

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