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Mangerite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Tephrite

The general Mangerite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Mangerite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Tephrite

The history of Mangerite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Tephrite

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

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