Carbonatite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite

The general Carbonatite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite

The history of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite 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.

Carbonatite and Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite

Along with Carbonatite and Pyroxenite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Pyroxenite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Pyroxenite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Pyroxenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Pyroxenite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyroxenite,

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