Theralite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Icelandite

The general Theralite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Theralite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Icelandite

The history of Theralite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Icelandite

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

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock