Harzburgite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Pegmatite

The general Harzburgite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Pegmatite

The history of Harzburgite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Pegmatite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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