Monzonite Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Trento Province, Italy

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Monzonite

Monzonite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Monzonite in general, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Monzonite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Monzonite Definition, know more about the History of Monzonite, Etymology of Monzonite in next sections.