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Theralite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Greywacke

The general Theralite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Theralite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Theralite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Greywacke

The history of Theralite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Greywacke

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

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