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Harzburgite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Harzburgite

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

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History of Harzburgite and Harzburgite

The history of Harzburgite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Harzburgite

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

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