Foidolite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Enderbite

The general Foidolite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Foidolite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Enderbite

The history of Foidolite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Enderbite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock