Carbonatite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Lherzolite

The general Carbonatite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Lherzolite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Lherzolite

Along with Carbonatite and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Lherzolite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Lherzolite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite,

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