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Theralite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Phonolite

The general Theralite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Phonolite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Phonolite

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

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