Picrite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Vogesite

The general Picrite and Vogesite 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, 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 Picrite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Vogesite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Vogesite

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

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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