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Shonkinite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Shonkinite and Mangerite

The general Shonkinite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Mangerite

The history of Shonkinite and Mangerite 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.

Shonkinite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Mangerite

Along with Shonkinite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Mangerite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Mangerite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Mangerite are listed below.

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