Porphyry and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Monzonite

The general Porphyry and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Porphyry and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Monzonite

The history of Porphyry and Monzonite 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.

Porphyry and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Monzonite

Along with Porphyry and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Monzonite. Etymology of Porphyry and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Monzonite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Monzonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Monzonite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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

For Monzonite,

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