Vogesite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Monzonite

The general Vogesite and Monzonite 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, 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 Vogesite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Monzonite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Monzonite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Monzonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock