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Mudstone and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mudstone and Monzonite

The general Mudstone and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Mudstone and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Monzonite

The history of Mudstone and Monzonite 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.

Mudstone and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Monzonite

Along with Mudstone and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Monzonite. Etymology of Mudstone and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Monzonite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Monzonite are listed below.

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