Mangerite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Vogesite

The general Mangerite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Mangerite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Vogesite

The history of Mangerite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Vogesite

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

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock