Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock