diorite (Q2662107)
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Deep igneous rocks made of equal amounts of alkali feldspar and intermediate plagioclase, the most common stained ingredients are amphibole, biotite and pyroxene, and accessory minerals apatite and sfen; volcanic equivalent: tackle.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | diorite |
Deep igneous rocks made of equal amounts of alkali feldspar and intermediate plagioclase, the most common stained ingredients are amphibole, biotite and pyroxene, and accessory minerals apatite and sfen; volcanic equivalent: tackle. |