Harzburgite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Hornfels

The general Harzburgite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Hornfels

The history of Harzburgite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Hornfels

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Hornfels,

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