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Vogesite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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  
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks  

History
  
  

Origin
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USA  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple  
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Vogesite and Jasperoid

The general Vogesite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Vogesite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Jasperoid

The history of Vogesite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Jasperoid

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

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