Foidolite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Migmatite

The general Foidolite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Foidolite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Migmatite

The history of Foidolite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Migmatite

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

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