Hornfels and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Monzonite

The general Hornfels and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original 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 Hornfels and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Monzonite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Monzonite

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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