Foidolite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Evaporite

The general Foidolite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Foidolite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Evaporite

The history of Foidolite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Evaporite

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

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