Phonolite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Suevite

The general Phonolite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Phonolite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Suevite

The history of Phonolite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Suevite

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

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