Sandstone and Theralite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Theralite

The general Sandstone and Theralite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Sandstone and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Theralite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Theralite

The history of Sandstone and Theralite 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.

Sandstone and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Theralite

Along with Sandstone and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Theralite. Etymology of Sandstone and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Theralite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Theralite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Theralite,

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