Amphibolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Vogesite

The general Amphibolite and Vogesite 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, 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 Amphibolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Vogesite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Vogesite

Along with Amphibolite and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Vogesite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Vogesite 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 Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite,

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