Picrite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Picrite and Wackestone

The general Picrite and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Picrite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Picrite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Wackestone

The history of Picrite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Wackestone

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

For Picrite,

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

For Wackestone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock