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Mangerite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From German which means hornstone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Hornfels

The general Mangerite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Mangerite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Hornfels

The history of Mangerite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Hornfels

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

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