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Diabase and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diabase and Mangerite

The general Diabase and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Diabase and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Mangerite

The history of Diabase and Mangerite 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.

Diabase and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Mangerite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Mangerite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Mangerite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Mangerite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Mangerite is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Mangerite

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

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