Sandstone and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Vogesite

The general Sandstone and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Sandstone and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Vogesite

The history of Sandstone and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Vogesite

Along with Sandstone and Vogesite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Vogesite. Etymology of Sandstone and Vogesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Vogesite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Vogesite 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 Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Vogesite 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 Vogesite,

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