Peridotite and Granite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Granite

The general Peridotite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Peridotite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Granite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Granite

The history of Peridotite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Granite

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

For Peridotite,

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

For Granite,

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