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Monzonite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Jasperoid

The general Monzonite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Monzonite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Jasperoid

The history of Monzonite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Jasperoid

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

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