Carbonatite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Hornblendite

The general Carbonatite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Hornblendite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Hornblendite

Along with Carbonatite and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Hornblendite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Hornblendite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Hornblendite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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