Carbonatite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Mangerite

The general Carbonatite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Mangerite

The history of Carbonatite and Mangerite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Carbonatite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Mangerite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Mangerite. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Mangerite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Mangerite discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Mangerite are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Mangerite

Along with Carbonatite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Mangerite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Mangerite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Mangerite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock