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Monzonite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Monzonite and Turbidite

The general Monzonite and Turbidite 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 sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Monzonite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Turbidite

The history of Monzonite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Turbidite

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

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