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Monzogranite and Diorite Definition


Diorite 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   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Diorite

The general Monzogranite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Diorite

The history of Monzogranite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Diorite

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

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