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Trachyandesite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
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 Trachyandesite and Monzonite

The general Trachyandesite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Monzonite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Monzonite

Along with Trachyandesite and Monzonite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Monzonite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Monzonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Monzonite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Monzonite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Monzonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Monzonite are listed below.

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