quartz diorite

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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

(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

any form of diorite containing appreciable amounts of quartz

Hyphenation

quartz di·o·rite

Turkish pronunciation

kwôrts dayırayt

Pronunciation

/ˈkwôrts ˈdīərˌīt/ /ˈkwɔːrts ˈdaɪɜrˌaɪt/