Vogesite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Diatomite

The general Vogesite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Vogesite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Diatomite

The history of Vogesite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Diatomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock