Peridotite
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| Did you know | Among the rocks that commonly include peridotite xenoliths are basalt and kimberlite. |
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About Peridotite
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained igneous rock consisting mostly of the minerals olivine and pyroxene. Peridotite is ultramafic, as the rock contains less than 45% silica. It is high in magnesium, reflecting the high proportions of magnesium-rich olivine, with appreciable iron.
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