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Monzogranite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite 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   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Pyroxenite

The general Monzogranite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Pyroxenite

The history of Monzogranite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Pyroxenite

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

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