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Pantellerite and Peridotite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Peridotite

The general Pantellerite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Peridotite

The history of Pantellerite and Peridotite 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.

Pantellerite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

Pantellerite and Peridotite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pantellerite and Peridotite. In this section, you will know about Pantellerite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pantellerite is Strait of sicily whereas Origin of Peridotite is Pike County, U.S. It is interesting to know the name of Pantellerite and Peridotite discoverer. The discoverer of Pantellerite and Peridotite are Unknown.

Etymology of Pantellerite and Peridotite

Along with Pantellerite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Peridotite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Peridotite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Peridotite are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

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

For Peridotite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock