Vogesite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Blue Granite

The general Vogesite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Vogesite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Blue Granite

The history of Vogesite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Blue Granite

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

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