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Rhyolite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Rhyolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhyolite and Pantellerite

The general Rhyolite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyolite and Pantellerite

The history of Rhyolite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Pantellerite

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

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