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Diabase and Monzogranite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Germany
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek di + base
From its mineral content
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Diabase and Monzogranite

The general Diabase and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Diabase and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Monzogranite

The history of Diabase and Monzogranite 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.

Diabase and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Monzogranite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Monzogranite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Monzogranite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Monzogranite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Monzogranite is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Monzogranite

Along with Diabase and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Monzogranite. Etymology of Diabase and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Monzogranite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Diabase,

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

For Monzogranite,

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