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Monzogranite and Argillite Definition


Argillite 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   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Argillite

The general Monzogranite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Argillite

The history of Monzogranite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Argillite

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

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