Obsidian and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Obsidian and Monzogranite

The general Obsidian and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. On the other hand, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Obsidian and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Obsidian and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Obsidian and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Obsidian and Monzogranite

The history of Obsidian and Monzogranite 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.

Obsidian and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

Obsidian and Monzogranite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Obsidian and Monzogranite. In this section, you will know about Obsidian and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Obsidian is Ethiopia whereas Origin of Monzogranite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Obsidian and Monzogranite discoverer. The Discoverer of Obsidian is Obsius and the discoverer of Monzogranite is Unknown.

Etymology of Obsidian and Monzogranite

Along with Obsidian and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Obsidian and Monzogranite. Etymology of Obsidian and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Obsidian and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Obsidian is From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius while that of Monzogranite is From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Obsidian and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Obsidian and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Obsidian,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock

For Monzogranite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock