Hornblendite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Peridotite

The general Hornblendite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Peridotite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Peridotite

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

For Hornblendite,

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