Definition

A type of rock that is formed from cooled magma and contains mainly two types of minerals called plagioclase and orthoclase, along with some other minerals.

Example

The geologist collected a sample of monzonite to study its mineral composition.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of monzonite?

Yeah, I think it's a type of igneous rock, right?

Exactly! It's composed of plagioclase and orthoclase in equal parts.

That's interesting! I love learning about different types of rocks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monzonite is derived from 'monzo' (from the Italian 'monzoni', referring to the Monzoni Mountains in Italy) and '-ite' (a suffix used in geology to denote rocks or minerals). The word 'monzonite' refers to a type of igneous rock that is named after its geographical origin.

Memory Tip

Think of the Monzoni Mountains in Italy when you hear 'monzonite' — it helps you remember that this rock is named after a specific place.

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