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Gneiss and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From its mineral content   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Gneiss and Monzogranite

The general Gneiss and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Monzogranite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Monzogranite

Along with Gneiss and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Monzogranite. Etymology of Gneiss and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Monzogranite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Monzogranite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Monzogranite are listed below.

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