Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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