Foidolite and Chert Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Chert

The general Foidolite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Foidolite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Chert. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Chert

The history of Foidolite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Chert

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

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