Lherzolite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Teschenite

The general Lherzolite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Teschenite

The history of Lherzolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Teschenite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Teschenite,

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