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Geology Flashcards

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What is Peridotite

A

Course grained igneous rock consisting of olivine and pyroxene.

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Where is peridotite derived from?

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Mantle

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What is the dominant rock of the upper part of Earth’s mantle?

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Peridotite

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Where does the word peridotite come from?

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Peridot which consists of pale green olivine.

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