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Appinite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Appinite and Monzonite

The general Appinite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Monzonite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Monzonite

Along with Appinite and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Monzonite. Etymology of Appinite and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Monzonite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Monzonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Monzonite are listed below.

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