Foidolite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Hornfels

The general Foidolite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Foidolite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Hornfels

The history of Foidolite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Hornfels

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

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