Picrite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Blue Granite

The general Picrite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Picrite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Blue Granite

The history of Picrite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Blue Granite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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