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Foidolite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Foidolite and Diatomite

The general Foidolite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Foidolite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Diatomite

The history of Foidolite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Diatomite

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

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