Foidolite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Jasperoid

The general Foidolite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Foidolite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Jasperoid

The history of Foidolite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Jasperoid

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock