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Soapstone and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Soapstone Definition


Definition

Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Soapstone and Mangerite

The general Soapstone and Mangerite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Soapstone and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Soapstone and Mangerite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Mangerite

Along with Soapstone and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Mangerite. Etymology of Soapstone and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Mangerite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Mangerite are listed below.

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