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Appinite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Appinite and Pyrolite

The general Appinite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Appinite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Pyrolite

The history of Appinite and Pyrolite 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.

Appinite and Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Pyrolite

Along with Appinite and Pyrolite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Pyrolite. Etymology of Appinite and Pyrolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Pyrolite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Pyrolite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Pyrolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Pyrolite are listed below.

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