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Harzburgite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Mudstone

The general Harzburgite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Mudstone

The history of Harzburgite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Mudstone

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

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