Foidolite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Diamictite

The general Foidolite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Foidolite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Diamictite

The history of Foidolite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Diamictite

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

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