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Lherzolite and Pantellerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
Strait of sicily
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Lherzolite and Pantellerite

The general Lherzolite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Pantellerite

The history of Lherzolite and Pantellerite 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.

Lherzolite and Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Pantellerite

Along with Lherzolite and Pantellerite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Pantellerite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Pantellerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Pantellerite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Pantellerite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Pantellerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Pantellerite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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