Icelandite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Pantellerite

The general Icelandite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Icelandite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Pantellerite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Pantellerite

Along with Icelandite and Pantellerite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Pantellerite. Etymology of Icelandite and Pantellerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Pantellerite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Pantellerite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Pantellerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Pantellerite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock