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Peridotite and Lherzolite Definition


Lherzolite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Lherzolite

The general Peridotite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Peridotite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Lherzolite

The history of Peridotite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Lherzolite

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

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