Vogesite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Amphibolite

The general Vogesite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Vogesite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Amphibolite

The history of Vogesite and Amphibolite 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.

Vogesite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Amphibolite

Along with Vogesite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Vogesite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Amphibolite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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

For Amphibolite,

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