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Monzogranite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite 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   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Monzonite

The general Monzogranite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Monzonite

The history of Monzogranite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Monzonite

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

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