Foidolite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Harzburgite

The general Foidolite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Foidolite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Harzburgite

The history of Foidolite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Harzburgite

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

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