Monzonite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Pyroxenite

The general Monzonite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Monzonite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Pyroxenite

The history of Monzonite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Pyroxenite

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

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