Hornblendite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Theralite

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

History of Hornblendite and Theralite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Theralite

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

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