Carbonatite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Pantellerite

The general Carbonatite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Pantellerite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Pantellerite

Along with Carbonatite and Pantellerite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Pantellerite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Pantellerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Pantellerite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Pantellerite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Pantellerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Pantellerite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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