Pyrolite and Granite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Granite

The general Pyrolite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Granite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Granite

The history of Pyrolite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Granite

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Granite,

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