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Vogesite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
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 the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Vogesite and Foidolite

The general Vogesite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Foidolite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Foidolite

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

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