Amphibolite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Hornfels

The general Amphibolite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Hornfels

The history of Amphibolite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Hornfels

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

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