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Monzogranite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Monzogranite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Anorthosite

The general Monzogranite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Anorthosite

The history of Monzogranite and Anorthosite 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.

Monzogranite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Anorthosite

Along with Monzogranite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzogranite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Monzogranite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzogranite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Monzogranite is From its mineral content while that of Anorthosite is From its mineral content. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzogranite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzogranite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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