Mangerite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Picrite

The general Mangerite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Picrite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Picrite

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

For Mangerite,

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

For Picrite,

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