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Monzonite and Limestone Definition


Limestone 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   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Limestone

The general Monzonite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Monzonite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Limestone

The history of Monzonite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Limestone

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

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