Monzonite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Pegmatite

The general Monzonite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Monzonite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Pegmatite

The history of Monzonite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Pegmatite

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

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