Vogesite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Trachyandesite

The general Vogesite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Vogesite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Trachyandesite

The history of Vogesite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Trachyandesite

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

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