Harzburgite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Carbonatite

The general Harzburgite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Carbonatite

The history of Harzburgite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Carbonatite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Carbonatite,

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