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Rhyolite and Monzogranite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica
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
North America
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyolite and Monzogranite

The general Rhyolite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Monzogranite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Monzogranite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Monzogranite. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Monzogranite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Monzogranite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Monzogranite is Unknown.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Monzogranite

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

For Rhyolite,

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

For Monzogranite,

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