What is monzogranite in geology ?
Monzogranite : definition
Also called monzonitic granite or quartz monzonite, this rock is characterized by equivalent amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase (oligoclase) and a usual richness in biotite. Monzogranite ensures the transition between granite in the strict sense and granodiorite : its Ca, Fe and Mg contents are therefore intermediate between these rocks.
Monzogranites, together with granites and granodiorites, form the great family of granitoids.
Monzogranites, together with granites and granodiorites, form the great family of granitoids.