peridotite
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt//pəˈɹɪd.əˌtaɪt/noun
Definitions
A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.
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/ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt//pəˈɹɪd.əˌtaɪt/Definitions
A rock consisting of small crystals of olivine, pyroxene and hornblende; the major constituent of the Earth's mantle.