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Harzburgite and Lignite Definition


Lignite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Lignite

The general Harzburgite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Lignite

The history of Harzburgite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Lignite

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

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