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Mangerite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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