Vogesite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Pegmatite

The general Vogesite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Vogesite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Pegmatite

The history of Vogesite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Pegmatite

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

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