Foidolite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Sandstone

The general Foidolite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Foidolite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Sandstone

The history of Foidolite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Sandstone

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

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