Lherzolite and Granite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Granite

The general Lherzolite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Granite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Granite

The history of Lherzolite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Granite

Along with Lherzolite and Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Granite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Granite. 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 Granite 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 and Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Granite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Granite,

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