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Mangerite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Granodiorite

The general Mangerite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Mangerite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Granodiorite

The history of Mangerite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Granodiorite

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

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