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Theralite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Theralite and Granophyre definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Theralite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Theralite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Granophyre

The history of Theralite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Granophyre

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

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