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Mangerite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Quartzite

The general Mangerite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Mangerite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Quartzite

The history of Mangerite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Quartzite

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

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