Phonolite and Claystone Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Claystone

The general Phonolite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Phonolite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Claystone

The history of Phonolite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Claystone

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

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