Lherzolite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Diatomite

The general Lherzolite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Diatomite

The history of Lherzolite and Diatomite 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.

Lherzolite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Diatomite

Along with Lherzolite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Diatomite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Diatomite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Diatomite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Diatomite,

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