Icelandite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Vogesite

The general Icelandite and Vogesite 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, 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 Icelandite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Vogesite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Vogesite

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

For Icelandite,

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