Foidolite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Dunite

The general Foidolite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Foidolite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Dunite

The history of Foidolite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Dunite

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

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