Pyrolite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Enderbite

The general Pyrolite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Enderbite

The history of Pyrolite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Enderbite

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Enderbite,

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