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Monzogranite and Chert Definition


Chert 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   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Chert

The general Monzogranite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Chert. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Chert

The history of Monzogranite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Chert

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

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