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Monzonite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite 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   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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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 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.

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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.

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