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Pantellerite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Soapstone

The general Pantellerite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Soapstone

The history of Pantellerite and Soapstone 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.

Pantellerite and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Soapstone

Along with Pantellerite and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Soapstone. Etymology of Pantellerite and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Soapstone. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Soapstone is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Soapstone are listed below.

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