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Monzonite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Itacolumite

The general Monzonite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Monzonite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Itacolumite

The history of Monzonite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Itacolumite

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

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