Foidolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Metapelite

The general Foidolite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Foidolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Metapelite

The history of Foidolite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Metapelite

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

• 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