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Foidolite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Foidolite and Granodiorite

The general Foidolite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Foidolite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Granodiorite

The history of Foidolite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Granodiorite

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

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