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Hawaiite and Theralite Definition


Theralite 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   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Joseph Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Hawaii Islands   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hawaiite and Theralite

The general Hawaiite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Hawaiite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Hawaiite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Hawaiite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hawaiite and Theralite

The history of Hawaiite 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.

Hawaiite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hawaiite and Theralite

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

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