Arkose and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Peridotite

The general Arkose and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Arkose and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Peridotite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Peridotite

Along with Arkose and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Peridotite. Etymology of Arkose and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Peridotite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Peridotite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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