Peridotite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Foidolite

The general Peridotite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Foidolite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Foidolite

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

For Peridotite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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