Harzburgite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre

The general Harzburgite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre

The history of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre

Along with Harzburgite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Lamprophyre 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 and Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Lamprophyre are listed below.

For Harzburgite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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