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Phonolite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Phonolite and Arkose

The general Phonolite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Phonolite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Arkose

The history of Phonolite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Arkose

Along with Phonolite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Arkose. Etymology of Phonolite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Arkose. 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 Arkose 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Arkose are listed below.

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