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Quartzite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Monzonite

The general Quartzite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Monzonite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Monzonite

Along with Quartzite and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Monzonite. Etymology of Quartzite and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Monzonite is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Monzonite are listed below.

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