Phonolite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Travertine

The general Phonolite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Phonolite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Travertine

The history of Phonolite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Travertine

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

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