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Pantellerite and Wackestone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Wackestone

The general Pantellerite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Wackestone

The history of Pantellerite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Wackestone

Along with Pantellerite and Wackestone definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Wackestone. Etymology of Pantellerite and Wackestone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Wackestone. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Wackestone 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Wackestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Wackestone are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

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

For Wackestone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock