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Mangerite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
Not Available   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Icelandite

The general Mangerite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Mangerite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Icelandite

The history of Mangerite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Icelandite

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

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