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Theralite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Suevite

The general Theralite and Suevite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Theralite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Suevite

The history of Theralite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Suevite

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

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