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Monzogranite and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Scoria

The general Monzogranite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Scoria

The history of Monzogranite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Scoria

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

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