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Granophyre and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granophyre and Phyllite

The general Granophyre and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Granophyre and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Granophyre and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Phyllite

The history of Granophyre and Phyllite 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.

Granophyre and Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Phyllite

Along with Granophyre and Phyllite definition, know more about the etymology of Granophyre and Phyllite. Etymology of Granophyre and Phyllite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granophyre and Formation of Phyllite. The etymology of Granophyre is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr while that of Phyllite is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granophyre and Phyllite are listed below.

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