Pyrolite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Picrite

The general Pyrolite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Picrite

The history of Pyrolite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Picrite

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock