Hornblendite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Lherzolite

The general Hornblendite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Lherzolite

The history of Hornblendite and Lherzolite 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.

Hornblendite and Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Lherzolite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock