Monzonite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Lamprophyre

The general Monzonite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Monzonite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Lamprophyre

The history of Monzonite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Lamprophyre

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

For Monzonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock