Vogesite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Icelandite

The general Vogesite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Vogesite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Icelandite

The history of Vogesite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Icelandite

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

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