Diabase and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Monzonite

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

History of Diabase and Monzonite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Monzonite

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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