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Foidolite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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