Foidolite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Monzonite

The general Foidolite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Foidolite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Monzonite

The history of Foidolite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Monzonite

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

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