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Mangerite and Lamprophyre Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Lamprophyre

The general Mangerite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Mangerite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Lamprophyre

The history of Mangerite and Lamprophyre 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.

Mangerite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Lamprophyre

Along with Mangerite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Mangerite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Lamprophyre is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Lamprophyre are listed below.

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

For Lamprophyre,

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