Pyrolite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Diamictite

The general Pyrolite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Diamictite

The history of Pyrolite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Diamictite

Along with Pyrolite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Diamictite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Diamictite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Diamictite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

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

For Diamictite,

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