Monzogranite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Monzogranite and Lamprophyre

The general Monzogranite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzogranite and Lamprophyre

The history of Monzogranite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Lamprophyre

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

For Monzogranite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock