Monzonite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Basalt

The general Monzonite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Monzonite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Basalt

The history of Monzonite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Basalt

Along with Monzonite and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Basalt. Etymology of Monzonite and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Basalt 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 Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Basalt 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 Basalt,

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