Foidolite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Websterite

The general Foidolite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Foidolite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Websterite

The history of Foidolite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Websterite

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

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