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Phonolite and Mangerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Phonolite and Mangerite

The general Phonolite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Phonolite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Mangerite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Mangerite

Along with Phonolite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Mangerite. Etymology of Phonolite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Mangerite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Mangerite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

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

For Mangerite,

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