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Sandstone and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
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 its composition, sand and stone   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Monzonite

The general Sandstone and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Monzonite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Monzonite

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

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