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Peridotite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Peridotite

Peridotite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Peridotite in general, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Peridotite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Peridotite Definition, know more about the History of Peridotite, Etymology of Peridotite in next sections.