Hornfels and Theralite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Theralite

The general Hornfels and Theralite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Hornfels and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Theralite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Theralite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Theralite

Along with Hornfels and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornfels and Theralite. Etymology of Hornfels and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornfels and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Hornfels is From German which means hornstone while that of Theralite is From German which means hornstone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornfels and Theralite are listed below.

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Theralite,

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