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Phonolite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Phonolite and Hawaiite

The general Phonolite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Phonolite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Hawaiite

The history of Phonolite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Hawaiite

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

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