Foidolite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Amphibolite

The general Foidolite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Foidolite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Amphibolite

The history of Foidolite and Amphibolite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Foidolite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

Foidolite and Amphibolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Foidolite and Amphibolite. In this section, you will know about Foidolite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Foidolite and Amphibolite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Foidolite and Amphibolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Foidolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Foidolite and Amphibolite

Along with Foidolite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Foidolite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Amphibolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock