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Mangerite and Felsite Definition


Felsite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From English feldspar and -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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