Amphibolite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Rhyolite

The general Amphibolite and Rhyolite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Rhyolite

The history of Amphibolite and Rhyolite 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.

Amphibolite and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

Amphibolite and Rhyolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Amphibolite and Rhyolite. In this section, you will know about Amphibolite and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Rhyolite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Amphibolite and Rhyolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen.

Etymology of Amphibolite and Rhyolite

Along with Amphibolite and Rhyolite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Rhyolite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Rhyolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Rhyolite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Rhyolite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Rhyolite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Rhyolite,

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