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Trachyte and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Trachyte Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   
Not Available   

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 Trachyte and Mangerite

The general Trachyte and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Trachyte and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Trachyte and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Trachyte and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyte and Mangerite

The history of Trachyte 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.

Trachyte and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyte and Mangerite

Along with Trachyte and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyte and Mangerite. Etymology of Trachyte and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyte and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Trachyte is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness while that of Mangerite is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyte and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyte and Mangerite are listed below.

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