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Peridotite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Soapstone

The general Peridotite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Peridotite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Soapstone

The history of Peridotite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Soapstone

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

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