Picrite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Pegmatite

The general Picrite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Picrite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Pegmatite

The history of Picrite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Pegmatite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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