The general Phonolite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Phonolite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Lamprophyre. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite and Lamprophyre are . It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Lamprophyre discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Lamprophyre are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Phonolite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Lamprophyre. 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 Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Lamprophyre are listed below.
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