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
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals
1.5 History
1.5.1 Origin
Trento Province, Italy
Spain
1.5.3 Discoverer
1.7 Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex
1.9 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
2.1.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
2.3 Family
2.3.1 Group
2.5 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
3.2 Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey, White
Beige, Colourless, Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Pink, White, Yellow- grey
3.3 Maintenance
3.4 Durability
3.4.2 Water Resistant
3.4.4 Scratch Resistant
3.5.1 Stain Resistant
4.1.2 Wind Resistant
4.1.4 Acid Resistant
4.2 Appearance
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
5.2.1 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
5.3.2 Other Architectural Uses
5.4 Industry
5.4.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, In landscaping and horticulture, Making natural cement, Production of lightweight concrete blocks
6.2.1 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
As an abrasive in skin exfoliating products, In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics
6.4 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts
6.5 Other Uses
6.5.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork
As a traction material on snow-covered roads, As an abrasive in pencil erasers, Fine abrasive used for polishing, Manufacture of Soap, Solvents, Dyes, Plastics and Fibres, Used in aquariums
7 Types
7.1 Types
Quartz Monzonite, Mangerite, Syenite and Diorite
Scoria
7.2 Features
Available in lots of colors, Is one of the oldest rock
Host Rock for Lead
7.3 Archaeological Significance
7.3.1 Monuments
7.3.3 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
7.3.5 Sculpture
7.3.7 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
7.3.8 Pictographs
7.4.1 Petroglyphs
8.1.1 Figurines
8.3 Fossils
9 Formation
9.1 Formation
Monzonite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
Pumice rock forms when the magma cools so quickly that atoms in the melt are not able to arrange themselves into a crystalline structure.
9.2 Composition
9.2.1 Mineral Content
Albite, Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Muscovite or Illite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz, Sulfides, Titanite, Zircon
Aluminum Oxides, Calcite, Carbonate, Iron Oxides, Silica
9.2.3 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Al, Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
9.3 Transformation
9.3.2 Metamorphism
9.3.4 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
10.1.0 Weathering
10.1.2 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
10.1.3 Erosion
10.1.4 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
11 Properties
11.1 Physical Properties
11.1.1 Hardness
11.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
11.1.3 Fracture
11.1.4 Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
11.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
11.1.6 Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
11.1.8 Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm251.20 N/mm2
0.15
450
11.1.14 Cleavage
11.1.15 Toughness
11.1.16 Specific Gravity
11.1.17 Transparency
11.1.18 Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm30.25-0.3 g/cm3
0
1400
11.2 Thermal Properties
11.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
11.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
12 Reserves
12.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
12.1.1 Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Afghanistan, Indonesia, Japan, Russia
12.1.2 Africa
Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania
12.1.3 Europe
Bulgaria, England, Germany, Norway, Romania, Switzerland
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Turkey
12.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
12.2 Deposits in Western Continents
12.2.1 North America
USA
Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, USA
12.2.2 South America
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru
12.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
12.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia