Foidolite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Picrite

The general Foidolite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Foidolite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Picrite

The history of Foidolite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Picrite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock