Phonolite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Limestone

The general Phonolite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Phonolite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Limestone

The history of Phonolite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Limestone

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

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