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Pyrolite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pyrolite and Hawaiite

The general Pyrolite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Hawaiite

The history of Pyrolite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Hawaiite

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

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