Hornblendite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Pegmatite

The general Hornblendite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Pegmatite

The history of Hornblendite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Pegmatite

Along with Hornblendite and Pegmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornblendite and Pegmatite. Etymology of Hornblendite and Pegmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornblendite and Formation of Pegmatite. The etymology of Hornblendite is From German, Horn horn + blende while that of Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornblendite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite,

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