Vogesite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Basalt

The general Vogesite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Vogesite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Basalt

The history of Vogesite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Basalt

Along with Vogesite and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Basalt. Etymology of Vogesite and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Basalt 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 and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Basalt 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 Basalt,

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