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Mangerite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Appinite

The general Mangerite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Mangerite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Appinite

The history of Mangerite and Appinite 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.

Mangerite and Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Appinite

Along with Mangerite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Appinite. Etymology of Mangerite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Appinite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Appinite are listed below.

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