Picrite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Hawaiite

The general Picrite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Picrite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Hawaiite

The history of Picrite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Hawaiite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Hawaiite,

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