Foidolite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Lherzolite

The general Foidolite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Foidolite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Lherzolite

The history of Foidolite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Lherzolite

Along with Foidolite and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Lherzolite. Etymology of Foidolite and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Lherzolite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Lherzolite 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 and Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock