Pyroxenite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Phonolite

The general Pyroxenite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Phonolite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Phonolite

Along with Pyroxenite and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Phonolite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Phonolite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Phonolite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock