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Diabase and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From its mineral content   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diabase and Monzogranite

The general Diabase and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Monzogranite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Monzogranite

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

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