Picrite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Foidolite

The general Picrite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral 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 Picrite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Foidolite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Foidolite

Along with Picrite and Foidolite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Foidolite. Etymology of Picrite and Foidolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Foidolite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Foidolite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Foidolite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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