Foidolite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Jaspillite

The general Foidolite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Foidolite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Jaspillite

The history of Foidolite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Jaspillite

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

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