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Monzogranite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite 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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Ijolite

The general Monzogranite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Ijolite

The history of Monzogranite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Ijolite

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

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