Rhyolite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Lignite

The general Rhyolite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Lignite

The history of Rhyolite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Lignite

Along with Rhyolite and Lignite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Lignite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Lignite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Lignite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Lignite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Lignite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

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

For Lignite,

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