Phonolite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Pyrolite

The general Phonolite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Phonolite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Pyrolite

The history of Phonolite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Pyrolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock