Lherzolite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Theralite

The general Lherzolite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Theralite

The history of Lherzolite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Theralite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Theralite,

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