Vogesite and Shale Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Shale

The general Vogesite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Vogesite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Shale. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Shale

The history of Vogesite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Shale

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

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