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Monzonite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Ignimbrite

The general Monzonite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Monzonite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Ignimbrite

The history of Monzonite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Ignimbrite

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

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