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Pyrolite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt  
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine  

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 pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks  

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, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Pyrolite and Pyroxenite

The general Pyrolite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Pyrolite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Pyroxenite

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

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