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Monzogranite and Granite Definition


Granite 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   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Granite

The general Monzogranite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Granite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Granite

The history of Monzogranite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Granite

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

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