Monzonite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Adakite

The general Monzonite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Monzonite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Adakite

The history of Monzonite and Adakite 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.

Monzonite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

Monzonite and Adakite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Monzonite and Adakite. In this section, you will know about Monzonite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Monzonite is Trento Province, Italy whereas Origin of Adakite is Adak, Aleutian Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Monzonite and Adakite discoverer. The Discoverer of Monzonite is Unknown and the discoverer of Adakite is Defant and Drummond.

Etymology of Monzonite and Adakite

Along with Monzonite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Adakite. Etymology of Monzonite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Adakite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Adakite are listed below.

For Monzonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock