Foidolite and Comendite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Comendite

The general Foidolite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Foidolite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Comendite

The history of Foidolite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Comendite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock