Lherzolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Vogesite

The general Lherzolite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Vogesite

The history of Lherzolite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Vogesite

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

For Lherzolite,

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock