Foidolite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Appinite

The general Foidolite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Foidolite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Appinite

The history of Foidolite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Appinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock