Hornblendite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Foidolite

The general Hornblendite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Foidolite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Foidolite

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

For Hornblendite,

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

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