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Monzogranite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Monzogranite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Basanite 

The history of Monzogranite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Basanite 

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

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