Pyroxenite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Peridotite

The general Pyroxenite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Pyroxenite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Peridotite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Peridotite

Along with Pyroxenite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Peridotite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Peridotite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Peridotite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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