What is another word for peridotite?
Pronunciation: [pˌɛɹɪdˈɒta͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Peridotite is a type of igneous rock that is predominantly made up of olivine and pyroxene minerals. It is often found in the Earth's mantle, but can also be found on the Earth's surface due to tectonic movements. There are many synonyms for peridotite, including dunite, harzburgite, and lherzolite. Dunite is a type of peridotite that is almost entirely made up of olivine, while harzburgite contains varying amounts of olivine and pyroxene. Lherzolite includes both olivine and pyroxene minerals, but also contains other minerals like spinel and garnet. These different types of peridotite can help scientists understand the composition of the Earth's mantle and how it affects tectonic movements.
