Monzonite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Diabase

The general Monzonite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Monzonite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Diabase

The history of Monzonite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Diabase

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

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