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Pyrolite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pyrolite and Pyrolite

The general Pyrolite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Pyrolite

The history of Pyrolite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Pyrolite

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

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