Rhyolite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite

The general Rhyolite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Pyroxenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Pyroxenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Pyroxenite is Unknown.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite

Along with Rhyolite and Pyroxenite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Pyroxenite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Pyroxenite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Pyroxenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Pyroxenite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyroxenite,

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