Hornblendite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Rhyolite

The general Hornblendite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Rhyolite

The history of Hornblendite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Rhyolite

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

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