PERIDOTITE
\pˌɛɹɪdˈɒta͡ɪt], \pˌɛɹɪdˈɒtaɪt], \p_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_d_ˈɒ_t_aɪ_t]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An eruptive rock characterized by the presence of chrysolite (peridot). It also usually contains pyroxene, enstatite, chromite, etc. It is often altered to serpentine.
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