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Monzonite and Monzonite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Trento Province, Italy
Trento Province, Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Monzonite and Monzonite

The general Monzonite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Monzonite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Monzonite

The history of Monzonite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Monzonite

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

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