Phonolite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Blue Granite

The general Phonolite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Phonolite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Blue Granite

The history of Phonolite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Blue Granite

Along with Phonolite and Blue Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Blue Granite. Etymology of Phonolite and Blue Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Blue Granite. 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 Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock