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Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Nepheline Syenite 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   
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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