Vogesite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Lherzolite

The general Vogesite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Vogesite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Lherzolite

The history of Vogesite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Lherzolite

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

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