Gneiss and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Harzburgite

The general Gneiss and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Gneiss and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Harzburgite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Harzburgite

Along with Gneiss and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Harzburgite. Etymology of Gneiss and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Harzburgite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Harzburgite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock