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Basalt and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Basalt Definition


Definition

Definition
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Georgius Agricola   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   
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
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Basalt and Pyrolite

The general Basalt and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basalt and Pyrolite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Pyrolite

Along with Basalt and Pyrolite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Pyrolite. Etymology of Basalt and Pyrolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Pyrolite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Pyrolite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Pyrolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Pyrolite are listed below.

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