Peridotite (US: / ˈpɛrɪdoʊˌtaɪt, pəˈrɪdə -/ PERR-ih-doh-tyte, pə-RID-ə-) is a dense, phaneritic (coarse-grained) igneous rock consisting mostly of the silicate minerals olivine and pyroxene. …

What is Peridotite? Peridotite is a generic name used for coarse-grained, dark-colored, ultramafic igneous rocks. Peridotites usually contain olivine as their primary mineral, frequently with other …

Jul 12, 2023 · Peridotite rocks can be massive or layered and part of an igneous intrusive complex. The layering, foliation, or concordant compositional banding may occur between …

Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained ultramafic igneous rock. Peridotite’s significance extends far beyond mineralogy. It is the source rock for most basaltic magmas that form oceanic crust and …

Apr 11, 2018 · Peridotite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock that is primarily composed of the mineral olivine, along with smaller amounts of other minerals such as pyroxenes and …

peridotite, a coarse-grained, dark-coloured, heavy, intrusive igneous rock that contains at least 10 percent olivine, other iron- and magnesia-rich minerals (generally pyroxenes), and not more …

Aug 22, 2012 · Peridotite is a dark-colored igneous rock consisting mostly of olivine and pyroxene. It is an important rock type because the Earth’s mantle is predominantly composed …

A peridotite is an ultramafic rock containing more than 40% olivine (Mg2SiO4). A general term for a coarse-grained plutonic rock composed chiefly of olivine with or without other mafic minerals …

Peridotite is an ultramafic plutonic rock containing 40–100% olivine (from peridot, French for olivine); other essential minerals include clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene; common …

Peridotite is a dense, ultramafic rock primarily composed of olivine and pyroxene minerals. It is mainly found in the Earth's mantle and plays a crucial role in understanding the internal …