Pyroxenite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Vogesite

The general Pyroxenite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Pyroxenite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Vogesite

The history of Pyroxenite and Vogesite 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.

Pyroxenite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Vogesite

Along with Pyroxenite and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Vogesite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Vogesite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Vogesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Vogesite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

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

For Vogesite,

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