Mangerite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Gneiss

The general Mangerite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Mangerite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Gneiss

The history of Mangerite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Gneiss

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock