Carbonatite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Theralite

The general Carbonatite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Theralite

The history of Carbonatite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Theralite

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

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