Phonolite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Harzburgite

The general Phonolite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Phonolite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Harzburgite

The history of Phonolite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Harzburgite

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

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