Carbonatite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Monzogranite

The general Carbonatite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Monzogranite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Monzogranite

Along with Carbonatite and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Monzogranite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Monzogranite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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