Picrite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Picrite and Lamprophyre

The general Picrite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Picrite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Picrite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Lamprophyre

The history of Picrite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Lamprophyre

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

For Picrite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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