Phonolite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Pantellerite

The general Phonolite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Phonolite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Pantellerite

The history of Phonolite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Pantellerite

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

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