Pyrolite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Theralite

The general Pyrolite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Theralite

The history of Pyrolite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Theralite

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

For Pyrolite,

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

For Theralite,

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