Amphibolite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Hornblendite

The general Amphibolite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Hornblendite

The history of Amphibolite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Hornblendite

Along with Amphibolite and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Hornblendite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite,

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