Hornblendite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Pyroxenite

The general Hornblendite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Pyroxenite

The history of Hornblendite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Pyroxenite

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

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