Phonolite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Aplite

The general Phonolite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Phonolite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Aplite

The history of Phonolite and Aplite 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.

Phonolite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Aplite

Along with Phonolite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Aplite. Etymology of Phonolite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Aplite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Aplite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

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

For Aplite,

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