Foidolite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Pyroxenite

The general Foidolite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Foidolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Foidolite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Pyroxenite

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

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