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Porphyry and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
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 Porphyry and Monzonite

The general Porphyry and Monzonite 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, 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 Porphyry and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Monzonite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Monzonite

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

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