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Icelandite and Mangerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Iceland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland
Not Available
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, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Icelandite and Mangerite

The general Icelandite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Icelandite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Mangerite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Mangerite

Along with Icelandite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Mangerite. Etymology of Icelandite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Mangerite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Mangerite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine 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