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Harzburgite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Itacolumite

The general Harzburgite and Itacolumite 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 yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Itacolumite

The history of Harzburgite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Itacolumite

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

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