Picrite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Pyroxenite

The general Picrite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Picrite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Pyroxenite

The history of Picrite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Pyroxenite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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