Foidolite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Shonkinite

The general Foidolite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Foidolite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Shonkinite

The history of Foidolite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Shonkinite

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

• 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