Carbonatite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Foidolite

The general Carbonatite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Foidolite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Foidolite

Along with Carbonatite and Foidolite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Foidolite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Foidolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Foidolite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Foidolite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Foidolite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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