Foidolite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Hawaiite

The general Foidolite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Foidolite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Hawaiite

The history of Foidolite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Hawaiite

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

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