Foidolite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Chalk

The general Foidolite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Foidolite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Chalk

The history of Foidolite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Chalk

Along with Foidolite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Chalk. Etymology of Foidolite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Chalk 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Chalk 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 Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock