Vogesite and Granite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Granite

The general Vogesite and 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Vogesite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Granite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Granite

The history of Vogesite and 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

Vogesite and 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 Granite. In this section, you will know about Vogesite and Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Vogesite and Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Vogesite and Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Vogesite and Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Vogesite and Granite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock