Amphibolite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Monzogranite

The general Amphibolite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Monzogranite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Monzogranite

Along with Amphibolite and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Monzogranite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Monzogranite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Monzogranite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Monzogranite,

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