Lherzolite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Phonolite

The general Lherzolite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Phonolite

The history of Lherzolite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Phonolite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock