monzonite
any of a group of granular igneous rocks having approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase feldspar, intermediate in composition between syenite and diorite.
Origin of monzonite
1Other words from monzonite
- mon·zo·nit·ic [mon-zuh-nit-ik], /ˌmɒn zəˈnɪt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for monzonite
/ (ˈmɒnzəˌnaɪt) /
a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of equal amounts of plagioclase and orthoclase feldspar, with ferromagnesian minerals
Origin of monzonite
1Derived forms of monzonite
- monzonitic (ˌmɒnzəˈnɪtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for 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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