Phonolite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Sandstone

The general Phonolite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Phonolite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Sandstone

The history of Phonolite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Sandstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock