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Monzonite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite 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   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Monzonite and Icelandite

The general Monzonite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Monzonite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Icelandite

The history of Monzonite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Icelandite

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

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