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Monzonite and Coal Definition


Coal and Monzonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Coal

The general Monzonite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Monzonite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Coal. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Coal

The history of Monzonite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Coal

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

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