Phonolite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Carbonatite

The general Phonolite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Phonolite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Carbonatite

The history of Phonolite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Carbonatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock