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Harzburgite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Greek to pursue   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Theralite

The general Harzburgite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Theralite

The history of Harzburgite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Theralite

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

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