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Monzogranite and Obsidian Definition


Obsidian 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   
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Ethiopia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Obsius   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Obsidian

The general Monzogranite and Obsidian 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, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Obsidian

The history of Monzogranite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Obsidian

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

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