Soapstone and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Pyroxenite

The general Soapstone and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Soapstone and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Pyroxenite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Pyroxenite

Along with Soapstone and Pyroxenite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Pyroxenite. Etymology of Soapstone and Pyroxenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Pyroxenite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Pyroxenite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Pyroxenite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyroxenite,

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