Foidolite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Benmoreite

The general Foidolite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Foidolite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Benmoreite

The history of Foidolite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Benmoreite

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

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