Phonolite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Lherzolite

The general Phonolite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Phonolite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Lherzolite

The history of Phonolite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Lherzolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock