Lherzolite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Pyrolite

The general Lherzolite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Pyrolite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Pyrolite

Along with Lherzolite and Pyrolite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Pyrolite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Pyrolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Pyrolite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Pyrolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Pyrolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Pyrolite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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