Lherzolite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Hornblendite

The general Lherzolite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Hornblendite

The history of Lherzolite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Hornblendite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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