Harzburgite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Pantellerite

The general Harzburgite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Pantellerite

The history of Harzburgite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Pantellerite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock