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MONZONITE (detail) |
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Typical Minerals Typical MineralsPLAGIOCLASE - 50-100%Orthoclase - 10-35% Mafics - < 10% Quartz - 0-5% |
Detail Description
In this detail we see the white translucent plagioclase, and some hints of faint pink orthoclase. The mafics are amphibole (and are perhaps a bit high for a monzonite). |
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