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Picrite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Serpentinite

The general Picrite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Picrite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Serpentinite

The history of Picrite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Serpentinite

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

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