Peridotite Definition

Peridotite

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Definition

Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle

History

Origin

Pike County, U.S

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From French, from peridot +‎ -ite

Class

Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group

Plutonic

Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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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.