Vogesite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Itacolumite

The general Vogesite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Vogesite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Itacolumite

The history of Vogesite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Itacolumite

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

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