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Pantellerite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pantellerite and Picrite

The general Pantellerite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Picrite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Picrite

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

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