Lherzolite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Phyllite

The general Lherzolite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Phyllite

The history of Lherzolite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Phyllite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Phyllite,

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