Peridotite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Hornblendite

The general Peridotite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Peridotite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Hornblendite

The history of Peridotite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Hornblendite

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

For Peridotite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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