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Amphibolite Definition



Definition

Definition
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase

History

Origin
-

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart

Etymology
From Amphibole + -ite

Class
Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group
-

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Amphibolite

Amphibolite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Amphibolite in general, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Amphibolite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Amphibolite Definition, know more about the History of Amphibolite, Etymology of Amphibolite in next sections.

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