Hornblendite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Monzonite

The general Hornblendite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Monzonite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Monzonite

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

For Hornblendite,

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