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Monzonite and Shale Definition


Shale 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   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Shale

The general Monzonite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Monzonite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Shale. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Shale

The history of Monzonite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Shale

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

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