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Harzburgite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Tephrite

The general Harzburgite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Tephrite

The history of Harzburgite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Tephrite

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

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