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Tephrite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Tephrite and Hornblendite

The general Tephrite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Tephrite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Hornblendite

The history of Tephrite and Hornblendite 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.

Tephrite and Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Hornblendite

Along with Tephrite and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Hornblendite. Etymology of Tephrite and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Hornblendite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Hornblendite are listed below.

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