Picrite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Hornblendite

The general Picrite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Picrite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Hornblendite

The history of Picrite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Hornblendite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock