Phyllite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Harzburgite

The general Phyllite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Phyllite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Harzburgite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Harzburgite

Along with Phyllite and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Harzburgite. Etymology of Phyllite and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Harzburgite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Harzburgite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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