Phonolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Vogesite

The general Phonolite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Phonolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Vogesite

The history of Phonolite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Vogesite

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock