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Vogesite and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Vogesite and Gneiss

The general Vogesite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Vogesite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Gneiss

The history of Vogesite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Gneiss

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

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