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Monzogranite Rock



Definition
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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 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From its mineral content 0

Class
Igneous Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0

Family
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Group
Plutonic 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Porphyritic 0

Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White 0

Maintenance
More 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
Yes 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
Yes 0

Wind Resistant
No 0

Acid Resistant
Yes 0

Appearance
Veined or Pebbled 0

Uses
0

Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads 0

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings, Paving Stone 0

Other Architectural Uses
Not Yet Used 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Curling, Tombstones 0

Types
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Types
Muscovite-Biotite-Metagranite, Muscovite-Metagranite, Schollen-Metagranite and Biotite-Metagranite 0

Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock 0

Archaeological Significance
0

Monuments
Used 0

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0

Sculpture
Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0

Pictographs
Not Used 0

Petroglyphs
Not Used 0

Figurines
Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Monzogranite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Apatite, Biotite, Hornblende, Microcline, Perthite, Plagioclase, Quartz, Titanite, Zircon 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
6-7 0

Grain Size
Coarse Grained 0

Fracture
Not Available 0

Streak
White 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous 0

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2 13

Cleavage
Not Available 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
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Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K 16

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
0

Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam 0

Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa 0

Europe
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Venezuela 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada, USA 0

South America
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
Not Yet Found 0

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Information about Monzogranite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Monzogranite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Monzogranite rock here. Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Monzogranite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Monzogranite is white. Get to know more about Monzogranite rock and characteristics of Monzogranite rock in the next sections.

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