Foidolite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Icelandite

The general Foidolite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Foidolite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Icelandite

The history of Foidolite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock