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Lherzolite and Icelandite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Ian S. E. Carmichael
1.3 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 its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Lherzolite and Icelandite

The general Lherzolite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Icelandite

The history of Lherzolite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Icelandite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Icelandite,

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