Foidolite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Dolomite

The general Foidolite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Foidolite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Dolomite

The history of Foidolite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Dolomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock