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Theralite and Pyrolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Pyrolite

The general Theralite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Theralite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Pyrolite

The history of Theralite and Pyrolite 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.

Theralite and Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Pyrolite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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