monzonite
/ˈmɑnzənaɪt/
noun
- A type of igneous rock that contains roughly equal amounts of feldspar and other minerals, often used in construction and as a building stone.
- The countertops in the old library were made of polished monzonite.
- Geologists identified the mountain as being composed mainly of monzonite.
- Monzonite is sometimes used as a decorative stone in landscaping.