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Theralite and Granite Definition


Granite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Granite

The general Theralite and Granite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Theralite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Granite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Granite

The history of Theralite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Granite

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

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