Foidolite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Ignimbrite

The general Foidolite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Foidolite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Ignimbrite

The history of Foidolite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Ignimbrite

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

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