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Harzburgite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Arkose

The general Harzburgite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Arkose

The history of Harzburgite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Arkose

Along with Harzburgite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Arkose. Etymology of Harzburgite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Arkose 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Arkose are listed below.

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