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Foidolite and Shale Definition


Shale and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Foidolite and Shale

The general Foidolite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Foidolite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Shale. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Shale

The history of Foidolite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Shale

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

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