Foidolite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Vogesite

The general Foidolite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Foidolite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Vogesite

The history of Foidolite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Vogesite

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

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