Foidolite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Turbidite

The general Foidolite and Turbidite 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 sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Foidolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Turbidite

The history of Foidolite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Foidolite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Foidolite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Foidolite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Foidolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Foidolite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Foidolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Foidolite and Turbidite

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

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