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Harzburgite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Appinite

The general Harzburgite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Appinite

The history of Harzburgite and Appinite 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.

Harzburgite and Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Appinite

Along with Harzburgite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Appinite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Appinite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Appinite are listed below.

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