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Mangerite and Felsite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From English feldspar and -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Felsite

The general Mangerite and Felsite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Mangerite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Felsite

The history of Mangerite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Felsite

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

For Mangerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Felsite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock