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Theralite and Ganister Definition


Ganister and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Ganister

The general Theralite and Ganister definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Theralite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Theralite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Ganister

The history of Theralite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Ganister

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

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