Geology

Question 1

What is Peridotite

Answer 1

Course grained igneous rock consisting of olivine and pyroxene.

Question 2

Where is peridotite derived from?

Answer 2

Mantle

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Peridotite

Question 4

Where does the word peridotite come from?

Answer 4

Peridot which consists of pale green olivine.