Foidolite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Hornblendite

The general Foidolite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Foidolite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Hornblendite

The history of Foidolite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Hornblendite

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

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