Picrite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Pyrolite

The general Picrite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Picrite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Pyrolite

The history of Picrite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Pyrolite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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