Sandstone and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Phonolite

The general Sandstone and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Phonolite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Phonolite

Along with Sandstone and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Phonolite. Etymology of Sandstone and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Phonolite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Phonolite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

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