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Mangerite and Granite Definition


Granite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Granite

The general Mangerite and Granite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Mangerite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Granite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Granite

The history of Mangerite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Granite

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

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