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Theralite and Travertine Definition


Travertine and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Theralite and Travertine definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Theralite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Theralite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Travertine

The history of Theralite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Travertine

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

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