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Mangerite and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From Hawaii Islands
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Hawaiite

The general Mangerite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Mangerite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Hawaiite

The history of Mangerite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Hawaiite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock