Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.
History
Origin
Pike County, U.S
Canada, Germany
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From French, from peridot + -ite
No etymologies found
Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
Plutonic
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock