Foidolite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Mangerite

The general Foidolite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Foidolite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Mangerite

The history of Foidolite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Mangerite

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

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