Theralite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Felsite

The general Theralite and Felsite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Theralite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Felsite

The history of Theralite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Felsite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock