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Peridotite and Pegmatite Definition


Pegmatite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle  
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals  

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
R. J. Hauy  

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite  
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite  

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  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Peridotite and Pegmatite

The general Peridotite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Peridotite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Pegmatite

The history of Peridotite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Pegmatite

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

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