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Mangerite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
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 Mangerite and Carbonatite

The general Mangerite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Mangerite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Carbonatite

The history of Mangerite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Carbonatite

Along with Mangerite and Carbonatite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Carbonatite. Etymology of Mangerite and Carbonatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Carbonatite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Carbonatite are listed below.

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