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Mangerite and Harzburgite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Harzburgite

The general Mangerite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Mangerite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Harzburgite

The history of Mangerite and Harzburgite 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.

Mangerite and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Harzburgite

Along with Mangerite and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Harzburgite. Etymology of Mangerite and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Harzburgite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Harzburgite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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