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Theralite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Pumice

The general Theralite and Pumice definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Theralite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Theralite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Pumice

The history of Theralite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Pumice

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

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