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Monzonite and Tuff Definition


Tuff 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  
Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption  

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy  
Italy  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1  
From a Latin word tophous then in Italian tufo and finally tuff  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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 Tuff

The general Monzonite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Monzonite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Tuff

The history of Monzonite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Tuff

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

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