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Harzburgite and Diabase Definition


Diabase and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Greek di + base   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Diabase

The general Harzburgite and Diabase definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Diabase

The history of Harzburgite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Diabase

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

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