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Picrite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Sandstone

The general Picrite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Picrite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Picrite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Sandstone

The history of Picrite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Sandstone

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

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