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Pyrolite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pyrolite and Quartzite

The general Pyrolite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Quartzite

The history of Pyrolite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Quartzite

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

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