Theralite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Serpentinite

The general Theralite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Theralite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Serpentinite

The history of Theralite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Serpentinite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Serpentinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock