Foidolite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Basanite 

The general Foidolite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Foidolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Foidolite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Basanite 

The history of Foidolite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Basanite 

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

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