Foidolite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Andesite

The general Foidolite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Foidolite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Andesite

The history of Foidolite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Andesite

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

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