Felsite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Picrite

The general Felsite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Felsite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Picrite

The history of Felsite and Picrite 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.

Felsite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Picrite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock