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Greywacke and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Greywacke Definition


Definition

Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Greywacke and Monzonite

The general Greywacke and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. 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 Greywacke and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Greywacke and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greywacke and Monzonite

The history of Greywacke 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.

Greywacke and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Monzonite

Along with Greywacke and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Greywacke and Monzonite. Etymology of Greywacke and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greywacke and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke while that of Monzonite is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greywacke belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greywacke and Monzonite are listed below.

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