Harzburgite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Phyllite

The general Harzburgite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Phyllite

The history of Harzburgite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Phyllite

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

For Harzburgite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock