Harzburgite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Amphibolite

The general Harzburgite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Amphibolite

The history of Harzburgite and Amphibolite 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.

Harzburgite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Amphibolite

Along with Harzburgite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Amphibolite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Harzburgite,

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

For Amphibolite,

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