Peridotite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Diatomite

The general Peridotite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Peridotite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Diatomite

The history of Peridotite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Diatomite

Along with Peridotite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Diatomite. Etymology of Peridotite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Diatomite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Diatomite are listed below.

For Peridotite,

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

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock