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Pyrolite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt  
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite  

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth  
From Manger, Norway  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Plutonic  

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 Mangerite

The general Pyrolite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Mangerite

The history of Pyrolite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Mangerite

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

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