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Definition of quartz-diorite in English Turkish dictionary
- kuvars diyorit
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Definition of quartz-diorite in English English dictionary
- any form of diorite containing appreciable amounts of quartz
- (Jeoloji) Quartz diorite is an igneous, plutonic (intrusive) rock, of felsic composition, with phaneritic texture. Feldspar is present as plagioclase (typically oligoclase or andesine) with 10% or less potassium feldspar. Quartz is present at between 5 to 20% of the rock. Biotite, amphiboles and pyroxenes are common dark accessory minerals