Pyrolite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Pegmatite

The general Pyrolite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Pegmatite

The history of Pyrolite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Pegmatite

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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