Foidolite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Peridotite

The general Foidolite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Foidolite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Peridotite

The history of Foidolite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Peridotite

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

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