Pyrolite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Lamprophyre

The general Pyrolite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Lamprophyre

The history of Pyrolite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Lamprophyre

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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