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Lherzolite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Lherzolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
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   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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