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Lherzolite and Lherzolite 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
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
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 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
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
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Lherzolite and Lherzolite

The general Lherzolite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Lherzolite

The history of Lherzolite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Lherzolite

Along with Lherzolite and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Lherzolite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Lherzolite. 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 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. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Lherzolite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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