Home
Compare Rocks


Foidolite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Foidolite and Itacolumite

The general Foidolite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Foidolite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Foidolite and Itacolumite

The history of Foidolite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Itacolumite

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

For Foidolite,

For Itacolumite,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks