1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock