Home
Compare Rocks


Monzonite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Monzonite and Quartzite

The general Monzonite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Monzonite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Monzonite and Quartzite

The history of Monzonite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Quartzite

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

For Monzonite,

For Quartzite,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks