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Charnockitic monzonite

A rock subtype
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An intermediate member of the charnockitic rock series equivalent to orthopyroxene monzonite and frequently containing mesoperthite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48201
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48201:5

Classification of Charnockitic monzoniteHide

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Monzonite is in section 8 of the QAPF diagram.

Mineralogy of Charnockitic monzoniteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Alkali FeldsparA subgroup of the Feldspar Group, poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium.
Feldspar > Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Amphibole(Na, K, ◻)(Ca,Na)2(Mg,Fe,Al)5((Si,Al)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
PyroxeneADSi2O6

Synonyms of Charnockitic monzoniteHide

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