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Peridotite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Peridotite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Peridotite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Pyrolite

The history of Peridotite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Pyrolite

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

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