Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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