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Monzonite and Dacite Definition


Dacite 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   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Monzonite and Dacite

The general Monzonite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Monzonite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Dacite

The history of Monzonite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Dacite

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

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