Vogesite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Siltstone

The general Vogesite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Vogesite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Siltstone

The history of Vogesite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Siltstone

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

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