Picrite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Phyllite

The general Picrite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Picrite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Phyllite

The history of Picrite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Phyllite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock