Granulite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Granulite and Theralite

The general Granulite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Granulite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granulite and Theralite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Theralite

Along with Granulite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Theralite. Etymology of Granulite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Theralite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Theralite are listed below.

For Granulite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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