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Monzonite and Gritstone Definition


Gritstone 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   
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Pennines, England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
J.J. Ferber   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Grit + Stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Monzonite and Gritstone

The general Monzonite and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Monzonite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Gritstone

The history of Monzonite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Gritstone

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

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