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is zircon more abundant than monazite in granite
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In the geological composition of granite, zircon is generally more abundant than monazite. Granite, a common and widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock, is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, mica, and often contains accessory minerals, among which zircon and monazite can be found. Zircon (ZrSiO4) is a valuable mineral for radiometric dating, as it is stable at high temperatures and pressures encountered within granitic magmas. It is commonly incorporated into the granite as it crystallizes from its molten state. Monazite, a phosphate mineral containing rare earth elements, is also present in granites but relatively less abundant. Its concentration in granite can vary but is generally lower compared to zircon because monazite's formation and stability are more dependent on specific geochemical conditions, such as the availability of phosphorus and rare earth elements during the granite's crystallization process.
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