Vogesite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Lignite

The general Vogesite and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Vogesite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Lignite

The history of Vogesite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Lignite

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

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