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Theralite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Soapstone

The general Theralite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Theralite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Theralite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Soapstone

The history of Theralite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Soapstone

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

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