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Monzogranite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Phonolite

The general Monzogranite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Phonolite

The history of Monzogranite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Phonolite

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

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