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Tephrite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
From Greek to pursue   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Tephrite and Theralite

The general Tephrite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Tephrite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Theralite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Theralite

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

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