Foidolite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Oolite

The general Foidolite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Foidolite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Oolite

The history of Foidolite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Oolite

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

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