Pyrolite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Hornfels

The general Pyrolite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Hornfels

The history of Pyrolite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Hornfels

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Hornfels,

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