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Mangerite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Monzonite

The general Mangerite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Mangerite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Monzonite

The history of Mangerite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Monzonite

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

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