Foidolite and Schist Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Schist

The general Foidolite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Foidolite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Schist. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Schist

The history of Foidolite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Schist

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

• 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