Lherzolite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite

The general Lherzolite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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