Carbonatite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Monzonite

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

History of Carbonatite and Monzonite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Monzonite

Along with Carbonatite and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Monzonite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Monzonite 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 Monzonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite,

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