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It is found in the upper mantle due to it's having to become a metamorphic rock.
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Is peridotite composed primarily of olivine and pyroxene?
yes it is made up of olivine and various pyroxenes
Which minerals is rarely found in felsic igneous rocks?
they are found in approximetily 90 %in the earth crust
Are metamorphic rocks the most commonly found on Earth's surface?
No. The most common rock found on the surface of the Earth is sedimentary rock, and in particular, shale, sometimes referred to as mudrock).
What is the height of the earth's crust?
The highest point of the Earth's crust is to be found at the top of Mt. Everest which has an elevation of 8,848 metres.
Are igneous rocks the rarest rocks found on earth?
Apples are cool
Where can you find peridotite?
peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained igneous rock, consisting mostly of the minerals olivine and pyroxene. Peridotite can be found in the earth's mantle.
Where is peridotite found?
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic rock that contains a large amount of olivine. Spinel-bearing peridotites and plagioclase-bearing peridotites are foliated.
Does the earth's mantle contain peridotite?
Yes it does.
Which earth layer is made of peridotite?
The mantle ApexVS
What is the name of the semi-solid rock under the Earth's crust?
Peridotite.
What is composition of Earth's mantle?
The mantle is 82% of Earth's volume. It is composed of ultramafic rock called peridotite, which is hot enough to flow.
Where does a peridotite rock come from?
Peridotite originates from the upper mantle.
What is the peridotite use?
A use for peridotite Is to absorb carbon dioxide from the air
What rock will you find in the Mantle?
The mantle, or interior of the Earth is made up of mostly of rocks that have high amounts of silicon and aluminum. There is also an abundance of nickel and iron in the mantle.
Which mineral is present in much greater quantities in peridotite than in gabbro?
The answer is peridotite.
Is peridotite intrusive or extrusive?
Peridotite is an intrusive ultramafic igneous rock.
Peridotite is what type texture?
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained igneous rock.
