Carbonatite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Vogesite

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

History of Carbonatite and Vogesite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Vogesite

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

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