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Theralite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Foidolite

The general Theralite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Foidolite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Foidolite

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

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