The general Phonolite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Phonolite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite and Appinite 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 Appinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Appinite. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Appinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite and Appinite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Appinite discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Appinite are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Appinite. Etymology of Phonolite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Appinite. 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 Appinite 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 Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Appinite are listed below.
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