Phonolite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Jaspillite

The general Phonolite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Phonolite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Jaspillite

The history of Phonolite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Jaspillite

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

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