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Theralite and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Richthofen   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Rhyolite

The general Theralite and Rhyolite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Theralite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Rhyolite

The history of Theralite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Rhyolite

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

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