Pegmatite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Monzogranite

The general Pegmatite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. 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 Pegmatite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Monzogranite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Monzogranite

Along with Pegmatite and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Monzogranite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Monzogranite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

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

For Monzogranite,

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