Vogesite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Pyroxenite

The general Vogesite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Vogesite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Pyroxenite

The history of Vogesite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Pyroxenite

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

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