Porphyry and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Monzogranite

The general Porphyry and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Monzogranite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Monzogranite

Along with Porphyry and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Monzogranite. Etymology of Porphyry and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Monzogranite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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

For Monzogranite,

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