The general Phonolite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Phonolite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Serpentinite. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Serpentinite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Serpentinite discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Serpentinite are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Serpentinite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Serpentinite. Etymology of Phonolite and Serpentinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Serpentinite. 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 Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Serpentinite are listed below.
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