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Harzburgite
Harzburgite

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Harzburgite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Germany
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Harzburgite and Blue Granite

The general Harzburgite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Blue Granite

The history of Harzburgite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Blue Granite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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