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Harzburgite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the color of rock, Blue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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