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Trachyte and Mangerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Trachyte and Mangerite

The general Trachyte and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Trachyte and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Trachyte and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Trachyte and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyte and Mangerite

The history of Trachyte 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.

Trachyte and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyte and Mangerite

Along with Trachyte and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyte and Mangerite. Etymology of Trachyte and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyte and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Trachyte is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness while that of Mangerite is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyte and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyte and Mangerite are listed below.

For Trachyte,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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
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