Foidolite and Flint Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Flint

The general Foidolite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Foidolite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Flint. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Flint

The history of Foidolite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Flint

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

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