Foidolite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Anorthosite

The general Foidolite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Foidolite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Anorthosite

The history of Foidolite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Anorthosite

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

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