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Appinite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Appinite and Pantellerite

The general Appinite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Appinite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Pantellerite

The history of Appinite and Pantellerite 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.

Appinite and Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Pantellerite

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

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