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Vogesite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Vogesite and Monzogranite

The general Vogesite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Vogesite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Monzogranite

The history of Vogesite and Monzogranite 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.

Vogesite and Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Monzogranite

Along with Vogesite and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Monzogranite. Etymology of Vogesite and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Monzogranite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Monzogranite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Monzogranite are listed below.

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