Arkose and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Lherzolite

The general Arkose and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Arkose and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Lherzolite

The history of Arkose and Lherzolite 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.

Arkose and Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Lherzolite

Along with Arkose and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Lherzolite. Etymology of Arkose and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Lherzolite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Lherzolite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Lherzolite are listed below.

For Arkose,

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

For Lherzolite,

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