Amphibolite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Foidolite

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

History of Amphibolite and Foidolite

The history of Amphibolite and Foidolite 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.

Amphibolite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Foidolite

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

For Amphibolite,

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

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