Pyrolite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Foidolite

The general Pyrolite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Foidolite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Foidolite

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

For Pyrolite,

• 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