Phonolite and Coal Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Coal

The general Phonolite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Phonolite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Coal. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Coal

The history of Phonolite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Coal

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

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