Pyrolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Vogesite

The general Pyrolite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Vogesite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Vogesite

Along with Pyrolite and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Vogesite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Vogesite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Vogesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Vogesite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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