Picrite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Theralite

The general Picrite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Picrite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Theralite

The history of Picrite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Theralite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Theralite,

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