Monzonite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Blue Granite

The general Monzonite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Monzonite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Blue Granite

The history of Monzonite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Blue Granite

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

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