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Harzburgite and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Trachyte

The general Harzburgite and Trachyte definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Trachyte

The history of Harzburgite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Trachyte

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

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