Granite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Granite and Theralite

The general Granite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Granite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Granite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Granite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granite and Theralite

The history of Granite 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.

Granite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granite and Theralite

Along with Granite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Granite and Theralite. Etymology of Granite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Granite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum while that of Theralite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granite and Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granite and Theralite are listed below.

For Granite,

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

For Theralite,

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