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Harzburgite and Gritstone Definition


Gritstone and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Pennines, England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
J.J. Ferber   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Grit + Stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Gritstone

The general Harzburgite and Gritstone definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Gritstone

The history of Harzburgite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Gritstone

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

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