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Pyrolite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pyrolite and Jasperoid

The general Pyrolite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Jasperoid

The history of Pyrolite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Jasperoid

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

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