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Suevite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Suevite and Peridotite

The general Suevite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Suevite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Suevite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Peridotite

The history of Suevite and Peridotite 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.

Suevite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Peridotite

Along with Suevite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Peridotite. Etymology of Suevite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Peridotite is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Peridotite are listed below.

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