Phonolite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Soapstone

The general Phonolite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Phonolite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Soapstone

The history of Phonolite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Soapstone

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

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