Diabase and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Vogesite

The general Diabase and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Vogesite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Vogesite

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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