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Monzonite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Jaspillite

The general Monzonite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Monzonite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Jaspillite

The history of Monzonite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Jaspillite

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

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