Foidolite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Mudstone

The general Foidolite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Foidolite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Mudstone

The history of Foidolite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Mudstone

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

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