Pyrolite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Epidosite

The general Pyrolite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Epidosite

The history of Pyrolite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Epidosite

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Epidosite,

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