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Monzonite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite 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   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Phyllite

The general Monzonite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Monzonite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Phyllite

The history of Monzonite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Phyllite

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

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