Vogesite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Peridotite

The general Vogesite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Vogesite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Peridotite

The history of Vogesite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Peridotite

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

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