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Monzonite and Pumice Definition


Pumice 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   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Pumice

The general Monzonite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Monzonite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Pumice

The history of Monzonite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Pumice

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

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