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Pantellerite and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
From Hawaii Islands
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Hawaiite

The general Pantellerite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Hawaiite

The history of Pantellerite and Hawaiite 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.

Pantellerite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

Pantellerite and Hawaiite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pantellerite and Hawaiite. In this section, you will know about Pantellerite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pantellerite is Strait of sicily whereas Origin of Hawaiite is Hawaii Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Pantellerite and Hawaiite discoverer. The Discoverer of Pantellerite is Unknown and the discoverer of Hawaiite is Joseph Iddings.

Etymology of Pantellerite and Hawaiite

Along with Pantellerite and Hawaiite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Hawaiite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Hawaiite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Hawaiite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Hawaiite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite and Hawaiite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Hawaiite are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hawaiite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock