Foidolite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Syenite

The general Foidolite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Foidolite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Syenite

The history of Foidolite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Syenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock