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Picrite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Picrite and Phonolite

The general Picrite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Picrite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Phonolite

The history of Picrite and Phonolite 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.

Picrite and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Phonolite

Along with Picrite and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Phonolite. Etymology of Picrite and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Phonolite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Phonolite are listed below.

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