Theralite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Pegmatite

The general Theralite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Theralite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Pegmatite

The history of Theralite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Pegmatite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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