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Monzonite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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  
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite  

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1  
From Manger, Norway  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Plutonic  

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 Mangerite

The general Monzonite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Monzonite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Mangerite

The history of Monzonite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Mangerite

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

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