Monzonite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Serpentinite

The general Monzonite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Monzonite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Serpentinite

The history of Monzonite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Serpentinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock