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Monzogranite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Monzogranite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Granophyre

The history of Monzogranite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Granophyre

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

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