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monzonite

[ mon-zuh-nahyt ]

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.


monzonite

/ ˈmɒnzəˌnaɪt; ˌmɒnzəˈnɪtɪk /

noun

  1. a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of equal amounts of plagioclase and orthoclase feldspar, with ferromagnesian minerals
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monzonite

/ mŏn-zōnīt′,mŏnzə-nīt′ /

  1. 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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Derived Forms

  • monzonitic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • mon·zo·nit·ic [mon-z, uh, -, nit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monzonite1

1880–85; < German Monzonit, named after Monzoni, mountain in Tyrol; -ite 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monzonite1

C19: from German, named after Monzoni, Tyrolean mountain where it was found

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