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Basalt and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Basalt Definition


Definition

Definition
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth  
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt  
Germany  

Discoverer
Georgius Agricola  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites  
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Basalt and Harzburgite

The general Basalt and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Basalt and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basalt and Harzburgite

The history of Basalt and Harzburgite 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.

Basalt and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

Basalt and Harzburgite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basalt and Harzburgite. In this section, you will know about Basalt and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basalt is Egypt whereas Origin of Harzburgite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Basalt and Harzburgite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola and the discoverer of Harzburgite is Unknown.

Etymology of Basalt and Harzburgite

Along with Basalt and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Harzburgite. Etymology of Basalt and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Harzburgite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Harzburgite are listed below.

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