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Greywacke and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Greywacke Definition


Definition

Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Greywacke and Pantellerite

The general Greywacke and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Greywacke and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Greywacke and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greywacke and Pantellerite

The history of Greywacke 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.

Greywacke and Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Pantellerite

Along with Greywacke and Pantellerite definition, know more about the etymology of Greywacke and Pantellerite. Etymology of Greywacke and Pantellerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greywacke and Formation of Pantellerite. The etymology of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke while that of Pantellerite is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greywacke belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greywacke and Pantellerite are listed below.

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