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Theralite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Lamprophyre

The general Theralite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Theralite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Theralite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Lamprophyre

The history of Theralite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Lamprophyre

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

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