Phonolite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Granulite

The general Phonolite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Phonolite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Granulite

The history of Phonolite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Granulite

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

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