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Jasperoid and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Monzonite

The general Jasperoid and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Monzonite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Monzonite

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

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