Picrite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Picrite and Basalt

The general Picrite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Picrite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Picrite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Basalt

The history of Picrite and Basalt 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.

Picrite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

Picrite and Basalt definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Picrite and Basalt. In this section, you will know about Picrite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Picrite is Hawaii Islands whereas Origin of Basalt is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Picrite and Basalt discoverer. The Discoverer of Picrite is Unknown and the discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola.

Etymology of Picrite and Basalt

Along with Picrite and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Basalt. Etymology of Picrite and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Basalt is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Basalt are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock