Harzburgite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Nephelinite

The general Harzburgite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Nephelinite

The history of Harzburgite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Nephelinite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock