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Picrite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Pumice

The general Picrite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Picrite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Picrite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Pumice

The history of Picrite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Pumice

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

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