Foidolite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Siltstone

The general Foidolite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Foidolite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Siltstone

The history of Foidolite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Siltstone

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

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