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Monzogranite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite 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   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Foidolite

The general Monzogranite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Foidolite

The history of Monzogranite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Foidolite

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

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