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Mangerite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Soapstone

The general Mangerite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Mangerite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Soapstone

The history of Mangerite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Soapstone

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

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