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Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite 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   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Rapakivi Granite

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

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