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Theralite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Carbonatite

The general Theralite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Theralite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Carbonatite

The history of Theralite and Carbonatite 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.

Theralite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Carbonatite

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

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