Foidolite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Granulite

The general Foidolite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Foidolite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Granulite

The history of Foidolite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Granulite

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

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