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Definition of Peridotite

1. Noun. A dark coarse-grained igneous rock consisting principally of olivine.

Definition of Peridotite

1. n. An eruptive rock characterized by the presence of chrysolite (peridot). It also usually contains pyroxene, enstatite, chromite, etc. It is often altered to serpentine.

Definition of Peridotite

1. Noun. (geology mineralogy) A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle. ¹

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Definition of Peridotite

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Medical Definition of Peridotite

1. An eruptive rock characterised by the presence of chrysolite (peridot). It also usually contains pyroxene, enstatite, chromite, etc. It is often altered to serpentine. The chief diamond deposits in South Africa occur in a more or less altered peridotite. Origin: Cf. F. Peridotite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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