Amphibolite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Peridotite

The general Amphibolite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Peridotite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Peridotite

Along with Amphibolite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Peridotite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Peridotite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Peridotite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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