Phonolite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Jasperoid

The general Phonolite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Phonolite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Jasperoid

The history of Phonolite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Jasperoid

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

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