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Mangerite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Jasperoid

The general Mangerite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Mangerite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Jasperoid

The history of Mangerite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Jasperoid

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

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