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Felsite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Felsite and Mangerite

The general Felsite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Felsite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Mangerite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Mangerite

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

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