Foidolite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Pegmatite

The general Foidolite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Foidolite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Pegmatite

The history of Foidolite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Pegmatite

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

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