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Mangerite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Peridotite

The general Mangerite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Mangerite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Peridotite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Peridotite

Along with Mangerite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Peridotite. Etymology of Mangerite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Peridotite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Peridotite are listed below.

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