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Theralite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Theralite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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