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Mangerite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Phyllite

The general Mangerite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Mangerite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Phyllite

The history of Mangerite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Phyllite

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

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