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Foidolite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Foidolite and Blueschist

The general Foidolite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Foidolite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Blueschist

The history of Foidolite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Blueschist

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

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