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Peridotite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Phyllite

The general Peridotite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Peridotite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Phyllite

The history of Peridotite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Phyllite

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

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