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Monzogranite and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite 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   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Nephelinite

The general Monzogranite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Nephelinite

The history of Monzogranite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Nephelinite

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

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