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Foidolite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown whereas Origin of Andesite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Foidolite and Andesite discoverer. The discoverer of Foidolite and Andesite are Unknown.

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.

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