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Hawaiite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre and Hawaiite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Joseph Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Hawaii Islands   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre

The general Hawaiite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Hawaiite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre

The history of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre 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.

Hawaiite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

Hawaiite and Lamprophyre definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre. In this section, you will know about Hawaiite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Hawaiite is Hawaii Islands whereas Origin of Lamprophyre is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre discoverer. The Discoverer of Hawaiite is Joseph Iddings and the discoverer of Lamprophyre is Unknown.

Etymology of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre

Along with Hawaiite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hawaiite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Hawaiite is From Hawaii Islands while that of Lamprophyre is From Hawaii Islands. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hawaiite and Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hawaiite and Lamprophyre are listed below.

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