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Harzburgite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Foidolite

The general Harzburgite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Foidolite

The history of Harzburgite and Foidolite 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.

Harzburgite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Foidolite

Along with Harzburgite and Foidolite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Foidolite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Foidolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Foidolite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Foidolite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Foidolite are listed below.

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