Pyroxenite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Theralite

The general Pyroxenite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Pyroxenite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Theralite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Theralite

Along with Pyroxenite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Theralite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Theralite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Theralite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

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

For Theralite,

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