Vogesite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Phonolite

The general Vogesite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Vogesite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Phonolite

The history of Vogesite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Phonolite

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

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