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Mangerite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Hornblendite

The general Mangerite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Mangerite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Hornblendite

The history of Mangerite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Hornblendite

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

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