Harzburgite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Serpentinite

The general Harzburgite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Serpentinite

The history of Harzburgite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Serpentinite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Serpentinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock