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Mangerite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Granulite

The general Mangerite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Mangerite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Granulite

The history of Mangerite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Granulite

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

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