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Monzogranite and Picrite Definition


Picrite 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   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Picrite

The general Monzogranite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Picrite

The history of Monzogranite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Picrite

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

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