Vogesite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Pyrolite

The general Vogesite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Vogesite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Pyrolite

The history of Vogesite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Pyrolite

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

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