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Theralite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Hawaiite

The general Theralite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Theralite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Hawaiite

The history of Theralite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Hawaiite

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

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