Monzonite and Porphyry Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Porphyry

The general Monzonite and Porphyry 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, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Monzonite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Porphyry

The history of Monzonite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Porphyry

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

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