Rhyolite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Hornblendite

The general Rhyolite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Hornblendite

The history of Rhyolite and Hornblendite 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.

Rhyolite and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Hornblendite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Hornblendite. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Hornblendite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Hornblendite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Hornblendite is Unknown.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Hornblendite

Along with Rhyolite and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Hornblendite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Hornblendite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Hornblendite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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