Amphibolite and Granite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Granite

The general Amphibolite and Granite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Granite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Granite

The history of Amphibolite and Granite 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.

Amphibolite and Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Granite

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

For Amphibolite,

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

For Granite,

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