Icelandite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Phonolite

The general Icelandite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Icelandite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Phonolite

The history of Icelandite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Phonolite

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

For Icelandite,

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock