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Monzogranite and Appinite Definition


Appinite 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   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Appinite

The general Monzogranite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Appinite

The history of Monzogranite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Appinite

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

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