Dictionary Entry
peridotite
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt/A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.
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Common Phrases
. peridotitexenoliths peridotiteperidotite garnetperidotite mantleperidotite serpentinizedperidotite spinel
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