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Granophyre and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granophyre and Hornblendite

The general Granophyre and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Granophyre and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Granophyre and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Hornblendite

The history of Granophyre and Hornblendite 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.

Granophyre and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Hornblendite

Along with Granophyre and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Granophyre and Hornblendite. Etymology of Granophyre and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granophyre and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Granophyre is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr while that of Hornblendite is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granophyre and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granophyre and Hornblendite are listed below.

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