Phonolite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Shonkinite

The general Phonolite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Phonolite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Shonkinite

The history of Phonolite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Shonkinite

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

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