Amphibolite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Monzonite

The general Amphibolite and Monzonite 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, 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 Amphibolite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Monzonite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Monzonite

Along with Amphibolite and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Monzonite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Monzonite 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 Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite,

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