Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
History
Origin
Pike County, U.S
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From French, from peridot + -ite
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
Plutonic
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock