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Harzburgite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Mangerite

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

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History of Harzburgite and Mangerite

The history of Harzburgite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Mangerite

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

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