Blue Granite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Vogesite

The general Blue Granite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Vogesite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Vogesite

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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