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Foidolite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Foidolite and Blue Granite

The general Foidolite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Foidolite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Blue Granite

The history of Foidolite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Blue Granite

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

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