Porphyry and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Vogesite

The general Porphyry and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Vogesite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Vogesite

Along with Porphyry and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Vogesite. Etymology of Porphyry and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Vogesite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Vogesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Vogesite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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