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Mangerite and Pegmatite Definition


Pegmatite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
R. J. Hauy   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Pegmatite

The general Mangerite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Mangerite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Pegmatite

The history of Mangerite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Pegmatite

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

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