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Theralite and Pantellerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Strait of sicily
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Pantellerite

The general Theralite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Theralite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Pantellerite

The history of Theralite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Pantellerite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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