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Harzburgite Definition



Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine

History

Origin
Germany

Discoverer
Unknown

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany

Class
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group
Plutonic

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Harzburgite

Harzburgite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Harzburgite in general, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Harzburgite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Harzburgite Definition, know more about the History of Harzburgite, Etymology of Harzburgite in next sections.

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