Vogesite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Phyllite

The general Vogesite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Vogesite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Phyllite

The history of Vogesite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Phyllite

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

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