Lherzolite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Quartzite

The general Lherzolite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Quartzite

The history of Lherzolite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Quartzite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Quartzite,

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