Harzburgite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Evaporite

The general Harzburgite and Evaporite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Evaporite

The history of Harzburgite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Evaporite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Evaporite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock