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Harzburgite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Whiteschist

The general Harzburgite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Whiteschist

The history of Harzburgite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Whiteschist

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

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