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Picrite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Monzogranite

The general Picrite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Monzogranite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Monzogranite

Along with Picrite and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Monzogranite. Etymology of Picrite and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Monzogranite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Monzogranite are listed below.

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