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Theralite and Obsidian Definition


Obsidian and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Ethiopia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Obsius   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius   

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 Obsidian

The general Theralite and Obsidian definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Theralite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Theralite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Obsidian

The history of Theralite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Obsidian

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

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