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Evaporite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Evaporite Definition


Definition

Definition
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Usiglio   
Unknown   

Etymology
From a sediment left after the evaporation   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Evaporite and Theralite

The general Evaporite and Theralite definition can be stated as: A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Evaporite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Evaporite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Evaporite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Evaporite and Theralite

The history of Evaporite 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.

Evaporite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Evaporite and Theralite

Along with Evaporite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Evaporite and Theralite. Etymology of Evaporite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Evaporite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Evaporite is From a sediment left after the evaporation while that of Theralite is From a sediment left after the evaporation. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Evaporite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Evaporite and Theralite are listed below.

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