Pyrolite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Carbonatite

The general Pyrolite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Carbonatite

The history of Pyrolite and Carbonatite 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.

Pyrolite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

Pyrolite and Carbonatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pyrolite and Carbonatite. In this section, you will know about Pyrolite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pyrolite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania. It is interesting to know the name of Pyrolite and Carbonatite discoverer. The discoverer of Pyrolite and Carbonatite are Unknown.

Etymology of Pyrolite and Carbonatite

Along with Pyrolite and Carbonatite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Carbonatite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Carbonatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Carbonatite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Carbonatite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Carbonatite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock