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Pumice and Theralite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Spain
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex
From Greek to pursue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pumice and Theralite

The general Pumice and Theralite definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Pumice and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Theralite. Get to know more information about Pumice and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pumice and Theralite

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Theralite

Along with Pumice and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Pumice and Theralite. Etymology of Pumice and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pumice and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Pumice is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex while that of Theralite is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pumice and Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pumice and Theralite are listed below.

For Pumice,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • 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