Foidolite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Arkose

The general Foidolite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Foidolite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Arkose

The history of Foidolite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Arkose

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

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