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Picrite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Picrite and Picrite

The general Picrite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Picrite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Picrite

The history of Picrite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Picrite

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

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