Monzonite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Breccia

The general Monzonite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Monzonite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Breccia

The history of Monzonite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Breccia

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock