Foidolite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Aplite

The general Foidolite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Foidolite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Aplite

The history of Foidolite and Aplite 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.

Foidolite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Aplite

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

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock