Carbonatite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Phonolite

The general Carbonatite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Phonolite

The history of Carbonatite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Phonolite

Along with Carbonatite and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Phonolite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Phonolite 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 Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock