Lherzolite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Rhyolite

The general Lherzolite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Rhyolite

The history of Lherzolite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Rhyolite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Rhyolite,

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