Monzonite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Felsite

The general Monzonite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Monzonite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Felsite

The history of Monzonite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Felsite

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

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