Foidolite and Latite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Latite

The general Foidolite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Foidolite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Latite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Latite

The history of Foidolite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Latite

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

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