Picrite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Peridotite

The general Picrite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Picrite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Peridotite

The history of Picrite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Peridotite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Peridotite,

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