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Peridotite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Appinite

The general Peridotite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Peridotite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Appinite

The history of Peridotite and Appinite 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.

Peridotite and Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Appinite

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

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